How far is Columbus, OH from Pickerington, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Pickerington, OH is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Franklin County, Ohio
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Pickerington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Pickerington.
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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
1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Third Street
1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street
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Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive
1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
8.4 mi · 10 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 256 East: Pickerington
1543 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hill Road North
3.5 mi · 6 min · Hill Road North
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Turn left onto Town Square Drive
1060 ft · 47 sec · Town Square Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Town Square Drive
12 m · 2 sec · Town Square Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Town Square Drive
699 ft · 31 sec · Town Square Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Street
142 m · 9 sec · North Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Pickerington.
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.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
8.4 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Pickerington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Pickerington?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Truro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Columbus and 8.3 miles from Pickerington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Pickerington.
Stop Ideas Near Truro
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Pickerington. Straight-line distance: 14.04 mi (22.6 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 Pickerington
City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States
| Population | 22,835 |
| Coordinates | 39.8842300, -82.7535000 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pickerington (-82.7535, 39.88423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
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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