Belville would be the I-71/Rt 97 exit area... that's a more "countrified" atmosphere. I guess it depends on what you're looking for Lex-Springmill -- city of Ontario, very retail area (food, shops, etc -- longer commute to the track) I-71/Rt 13 -- Lexington (they have a Walmart and some food establishments, decent area, closer to the track) I-71/Rt 97 -- Belville area, probably as close to MidOhio as I-71/Rt 13, but it's farm country out there, so you're driving if you need supplies or to hit up some food places (likely heading into Lexington). It's just all those areas are nicer then Rt 30/Trimble IMHO, but whatever works for you. Some people prefer to get into the grittier areas for a myriad of reasons, I'm not judging, but if you'd like somewhere nicer than where you did stay... those areas above would be better.