How far is Columbus, OH from Rush Creek, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Rush Creek, OH is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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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 Rush Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Rush Creek.
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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
2809 ft · 44 sec · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mound Street
1648 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Mound Street
1339 ft · 35 sec · West Mound Street
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Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike
2.7 mi · 5 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Turn right onto Alkire Road
1 km · 1 min · Alkire Road
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Turn left onto Big Run South Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Big Run South Road
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Turn left onto Demorest Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Demorest Road
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Turn right onto Basswood Avenue
928 ft · 37 sec · Basswood Avenue
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Turn left onto Magnolia Street
95 m · 13 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Marsol Avenue
119 m · 13 sec · Marsol Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marsol Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Rush Creek.
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.
Harrisburg Pike
Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike
2.7 mi · 00h 05m
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 Likely near Rush Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Rush Creek?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Urbancrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Columbus and 4.5 miles from Rush Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rush Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Urbancrest
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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 Rush Creek. Straight-line distance: 7.86 mi (12.65 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 Rush Creek
Township in Fairfield County, Ohio
| Population | 4,104 |
| Coordinates | 39.8876400, -83.1120300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rush Creek (-83.11203, 39.88764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
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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