How far is Columbus, OH from Powell, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Powell, OH is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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 26m.
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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City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Powell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Powell.
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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
2.6 mi · 5 min · Olentangy River Road
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Turn left onto West Powell Road
1448 ft · 24 sec · West Powell Road
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Continue on East Olentangy Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Olentangy Street
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Turn left onto South Liberty Street
20 m · 1 sec · South Liberty Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Liberty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Powell.
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.
Olentangy Freeway
Continue on Olentangy Freeway
11 mi · 00h 14m
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 Powell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Powell?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Columbus and 8.7 miles from Powell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Powell.
Stop Ideas Near Riverlea
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 Powell. Straight-line distance: 14.17 mi (22.81 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 Powell
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,972 |
| Coordinates | 40.1578400, -83.0751900 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Powell (-83.07519, 40.15784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
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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