How far is Fenway, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Fenway, OH to Columbus, OH is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.06 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.21 mi
19.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.21 mi
Kilometers
19.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.06 mi
Kilometers
25.84 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM EDT
Return by in Fenway
Thu, Oct 15, 6:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fenway
2026-10-15T17:22
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fenway
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
Gahanna
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Fenway
7 mi
00h 11m
To Columbus
9.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
74°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fenway and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fenway and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Sudbrook Square East

    118 m · 21 sec · Sudbrook Square East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fenway Road

    3136 ft · 1 min · Fenway Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Johnstown Road

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Johnstown Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnstown Road

    41 m · 2 sec · East Johnstown Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Johnstown Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · East Johnstown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Mill Street

    2969 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Street

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Granville Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fenway and Columbus.

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Granville Street
7.3 mi · 46%
East Johnstown Road
2.82 mi · 18%
Johnstown Road
1.37 mi · 9%
North Third Street
0.67 mi · 4%
Northeast Freeway
0.61 mi · 4%
Fenway Road
0.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Granville Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Street

7.3 mi · 00h 09m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gahanna
00h 11m from Fenway
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fenway and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fenway to Columbus?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Gahanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Fenway and 9.1 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fenway and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Gahanna

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gahanna, 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 Gahanna.

BUS

Columbus, OH

12 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fenway and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 12.21 mi (19.65 km).

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#1 Fenway

This unincorporated community in Franklin County, Ohio, sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.0686400, -82.8156500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

Population884,356
Coordinates39.9611800, -82.9987900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Sudbrook Square East (-82.815043, 40.068618)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.14 L · about $2.18
Round trip
$4.37
1.14 gal · 4.28 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $2.18 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.38 $2.50 $5.00
Premium $4.93 $2.81 $5.62
Diesel $6.07 $3.46 $6.92

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fenway and Columbus. The current time is 17:22:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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