How far is Buckeye Lake, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Buckeye Lake, OH to Columbus, OH is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckeye Lake and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye Lake and Columbus.
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Start on Union Avenue
42 m · 8 sec · Union Avenue
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Continue on Anchors Way
613 ft · 29 sec · Anchors Way
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Turn right onto Park Street
135 m · 25 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
2193 ft · 2 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Myers Avenue
1631 ft · 1 min · Myers Avenue
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Turn right onto Hebron Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hebron Road
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Take the exit slight right
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
27.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckeye Lake and Columbus.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hebron Road
Merge slight left
27.9 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buckeye Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckeye Lake to Columbus?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reynoldsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Buckeye Lake and 15.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buckeye Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Reynoldsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reynoldsburg.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckeye Lake and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 27.95 mi (44.98 km).
#1 Buckeye Lake
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,893 |
| Coordinates | 39.9336800, -82.4723800 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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