How far is Choctaw Lake, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Choctaw Lake, OH to Columbus, OH is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Choctaw Lake and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Choctaw Lake and Columbus.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto East Choctaw Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · East Choctaw Drive
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Continue on Old Columbus Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Columbus Road
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Turn left onto West Urbana-London Road
2559 ft · 54 sec · West Urbana-London Road
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Take the ramp left
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
747 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street
686 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · 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 Choctaw 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.
West Urbana-London Road
Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Choctaw Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Choctaw Lake to Columbus?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 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?
Lake Darby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Choctaw Lake and 15.3 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:24 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 Mostly Sunny around Choctaw Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Darby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Columbus Mayor's Office
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Darby.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Choctaw Lake and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 25.74 mi (41.43 km).
#1 Choctaw Lake
Census-designated place in Madison County, Ohio
| Population | 1,546 |
| Coordinates | 39.9600600, -83.4849200 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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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