How far is Columbus, OH from Walnut, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Walnut, OH is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Town near Columbus, Ohio
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Walnut.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Walnut.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on College Avenue
1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 674: Canal Winchester
1368 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Gender Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Gender Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lithopolis Road
66 m · 9 sec · Lithopolis Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lithopolis Road
1.1 km · 55 sec · Lithopolis Road
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Turn right onto Canal Winchester Road South
1.4 mi · 2 min · Canal Winchester Road South
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Continue on Winchester Southern Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Winchester Southern Road
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Turn right onto South Bloomfield Royalton Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Bloomfield Royalton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Bloomfield Royalton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Walnut.
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.
Southeast Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
7.01 mi · 00h 09m
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 Walnut.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Walnut?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Canal Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Columbus and 12.2 miles from Walnut.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Walnut.
Stop Ideas Near Canal Winchester
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 Walnut. Straight-line distance: 19.06 mi (30.67 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 Walnut
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,978 |
| Coordinates | 39.7095100, -82.8518400 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut (-82.85184, 39.70951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
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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