How far is Columbus, OH from Jerome, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Jerome, OH is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Jerome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Jerome.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
151 m · 21 sec · South High Street
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Turn right onto West Town Street
861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on South 2nd Street
736 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-70 West
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
3202 ft · 50 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Cleveland
3140 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 161: Post Road, Plain City
2010 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Hyland-Croy Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hyland-Croy Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hyland-Croy Road
40 m · 3 sec · Hyland-Croy Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hyland-Croy Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hyland-Croy Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hyland-Croy Road
28 m · 2 sec · Hyland-Croy Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hyland-Croy Road
2176 ft · 43 sec · Hyland-Croy Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brock Road
5 m · 1 sec · Brock Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Brock Road
2874 ft · 1 min · Brock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerome Road
1212 ft · 24 sec · Jerome Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jerome Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Jerome.
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.
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8.02 mi · 00h 09m
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 Columbus and Rain Showers Likely near Jerome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Jerome?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Hilliard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Columbus and 11.8 miles from Jerome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Rain Showers Likely near Jerome.
Stop Ideas Near Hilliard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Jerome. Straight-line distance: 16.99 mi (27.35 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Jerome
Township in Union County, Ohio
| Population | 6,006 |
| Coordinates | 40.1664500, -83.1757500 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jerome (-83.17575, 40.16645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
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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