How far is Columbus, OH from Cross Creek, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Cross Creek, OH is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.35 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.51 mi
13.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.51 mi
Kilometers
13.7 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.35 mi
Kilometers
18.26 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cross Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Cross Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Valley View
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Columbus
5.7 mi
00h 09m
To Cross Creek
5.7 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Cross Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Cross Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South High Street

    151 m · 21 sec · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    736 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-70 West

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    3202 ft · 50 sec · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Cleveland

    3140 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Roberts Road

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    100 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Roberts Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roberts Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Walcutt Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walcutt Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Crockett Drive

    1000 ft · 36 sec · Crockett Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Alma Street

    45 m · 5 sec · Alma Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alma Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Cross Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
168.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
5.56 mi · 49%
Roberts Road
1.54 mi · 14%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
0.82 mi · 7%
Walcutt Road
0.72 mi · 6%
South Innerbelt
0.61 mi · 5%
I 270 North
0.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Continue on West Freeway

5.56 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley View
00h 09m from Columbus
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Cross Creek?

The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Valley View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Columbus and 5.7 miles from Cross Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Valley View

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley View, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley View.

BUS

Columbus, OH

7 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Cross Creek. Straight-line distance: 8.51 mi (13.7 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

Population884,356
Coordinates39.9611800, -82.9987900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Cross Creek

#2 Cross Creek

Township in Jefferson County, Ohio

Population7,712
Coordinates40.0136800, -83.1442500
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Cross Creek (-83.14425, 40.01368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.52 L · about $1.48
Round trip
$2.96
0.8 gal · 3.04 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.48 $2.96
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.70 $3.39
Premium $4.79 $1.92 $3.83
Diesel $4.30 $1.72 $3.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Cross Creek. The current time is 22:05:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.