How far is Columbus, OH from Lake Darby, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Lake Darby, OH is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Lake Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Lake Darby.
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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
7.7 mi · 9 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hilliard-Rome Road South
1665 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Hilliard-Rome Road
2090 ft · 47 sec · Hilliard-Rome Road
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Turn right onto Feder Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Feder Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Amity Road
2184 ft · 38 sec · Amity Road
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Turn left onto Dellinger Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dellinger Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hubbard Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hubbard Road
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Turn left onto Fairbrook Avenue
929 ft · 37 sec · Fairbrook Avenue
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Turn left onto Silverbell Avenue
105 m · 12 sec · Silverbell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silverbell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Lake Darby.
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 Freeway
Continue on West Freeway
7.71 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Lake Darby?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Lincoln Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Columbus and 8 miles from Lake Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln Village
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 Lake Darby. Straight-line distance: 12.19 mi (19.61 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 Lake Darby
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio
| Population | 4,592 |
| Coordinates | 39.9572800, -83.2288000 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Darby (-83.2288, 39.95728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
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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