How far is Columbus, OH from Luckey, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Luckey, OH is about 132.4 miles (213 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Luckey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Luckey.
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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
570 ft · 21 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Turn right onto West Rich Street
858 ft · 29 sec · West Rich Street
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Continue on West Town Street
1 km · 2 min · West Town Street
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Take the ramp right toward SR 315 North: Worthington, Airport
687 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Innerbelt
1.4 km · 1 min · West Innerbelt
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Continue on Olentangy Freeway
11 mi · 14 min · Olentangy Freeway
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Continue on Olentangy River Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Olentangy River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olentangy River Road
41 m · 2 sec · Olentangy River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Olentangy River Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Olentangy River Road
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Turn slight right
119 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Olentangy River Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Olentangy River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbus Pike
48.2 mi · 58 min · Columbus Pike
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
23.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 64, SR 105: Bowling Green, Pemberville
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street
8 m · 1 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Wooster Street
946 ft · 26 sec · East Wooster Street
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Turn left onto Dunbridge Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Dunbridge Road
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Turn right onto Devils Hole Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Devils Hole Road
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Turn left onto Luckey Road
2995 ft · 1 min · Luckey Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1365 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Luckey.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Columbus Pike
At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbus Pike
48.2 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Luckey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Luckey?
The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Upper Sandusky is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Columbus and 66.2 miles from Luckey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.30 one way or $34.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Luckey.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Sandusky
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 Upper Sandusky.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Luckey. Straight-line distance: 106.04 mi (170.66 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 Luckey
City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 41.4506100, -83.4874300 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Luckey (-83.48743, 41.45061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.30 | $34.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.81 | $39.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
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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