How far is Delaware, OH from Glen Oak, OH?

The driving distance from Delaware, OH to Glen Oak, OH is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.88 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9 mi
14.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9 mi
Kilometers
14.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.88 mi
Kilometers
17.51 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Oak
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 AM EDT
Return by in Delaware
Sat, Apr 18, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-18T10:50
Arrive Glen Oak
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Delaware
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Powell
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Delaware
5.5 mi
00h 08m
To Glen Oak
5.4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Delaware and Glen Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delaware and Glen Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on West William Street

    1260 ft · 22 sec · West William Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward US 23 South, US 42 South

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Pike

    1 mi · 1 min · Columbus Pike

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Pike

    8 mi · 12 min · Columbus Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Orange Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Orange Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Blue Holly Drive

    1913 ft · 1 min · Blue Holly Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Boxwood Drive

    629 ft · 28 sec · Boxwood Drive

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boxwood Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delaware and Glen Oak.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbus Pike
9.02 mi · 83%
East Orange Road
0.89 mi · 8%
Blue Holly Drive
0.36 mi · 3%
US 23 South
0.25 mi · 2%
West William Street
0.24 mi · 2%
Boxwood Drive
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbus Pike

Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Pike

7.97 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powell
00h 08m from Delaware
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delaware and Mostly Cloudy near Glen Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delaware to Glen Oak?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Powell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Delaware and 5.4 miles from Glen Oak.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Delaware and Mostly Cloudy near Glen Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Powell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Powell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powell.

BUS

Columbus, OH

23 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Glen Oak. Straight-line distance: 9 mi (14.49 km).

Delaware

#1 Delaware

The county seat of Delaware County, Ohio.

Population42,607
Coordinates40.2986700, -83.0679700
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
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#2 Glen Oak

This unincorporated community in Delaware County, Ohio, is situated at an elevation of 961 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.1786800, -83.0014200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-83.06797, 40.29867)
End: Glen Oak (-83.00142, 40.17868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.41
Round trip
$2.82
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.41 $2.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.61 $3.22
Premium $4.79 $1.82 $3.64
Diesel $4.30 $1.64 $3.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Delaware and Glen Oak. The current time is 10:50:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.