How far is Columbus, OH from Whitehall, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Whitehall, OH is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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 16m.
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 Whitehall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Whitehall.
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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
3.4 mi · 4 min · Northeast Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 West: Fifth Avenue
1233 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto East 5th Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Yearling Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Yearling Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Yearling Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Whitehall.
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
3.39 mi · 00h 04m
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 Whitehall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Whitehall?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Bexley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Columbus and 4.5 miles from Whitehall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Whitehall.
Stop Ideas Near Bexley
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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 Whitehall. Straight-line distance: 6.01 mi (9.68 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 Whitehall
Road in the City of Westminster, in central London
| Population | 18,908 |
| Coordinates | 39.9667300, -82.8854600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitehall (-82.88546, 39.96673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.48 | $2.97 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
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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