How far is Columbus, OH from Pataskala, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Pataskala, OH is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Pataskala.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Pataskala.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
2751 ft · 2 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East Chestnut Street
1246 ft · 52 sec · East Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 4th Street
987 ft · 32 sec · North 4th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Northeast Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South
2169 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 16: Broad Street
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 16 East: Broad Street, Newark
2350 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on East Broad Street
5.4 mi · 8 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Broad Street Southwest
3.4 mi · 5 min · Broad Street Southwest
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Continue on West Broad Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2776 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Depot Street
70 m · 16 sec · East Depot Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
9 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Pataskala.
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.
Northeast Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Freeway
6.17 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Pataskala.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Pataskala?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Whitehall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Columbus and 11 miles from Pataskala.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Pataskala.
Stop Ideas Near Whitehall
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 Pataskala. Straight-line distance: 17.34 mi (27.91 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 Pataskala
City in Licking County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.9956200, -82.6743300 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pataskala (-82.67433, 39.99562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
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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