How far is Jackson Center, OH from Tawawa, OH?

The driving distance from Jackson Center, OH to Tawawa, OH is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.09 mi
00h 33m
Flight
14.06 mi
22.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.06 mi
Kilometers
22.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.09 mi
Kilometers
29.11 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tawawa
Sat, Apr 18, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson Center
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson Center
2026-04-18T04:57
Arrive Tawawa
Sat, Apr 18, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jackson Center
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Port Jefferson
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Jackson Center
9.1 mi
00h 16m
To Tawawa
9.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph S
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson Center and Tawawa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson Center and Tawawa.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2692 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Shroyer Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Shroyer Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maplewood Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Maplewood Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pasco-Montra Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Pasco-Montra Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    97 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Tawawa-Maplewood Road

    883 ft · 24 sec · Tawawa-Maplewood Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tawawa-Maplewood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson Center and Tawawa.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shroyer Road
3.88 mi · 21%
Pasco-Montra Road
3.19 mi · 18%
Maplewood Road
1.8 mi · 10%
South Main Street
0.51 mi · 3%
Tawawa-Maplewood Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

5.49 mi · 00h 10m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Jefferson
00h 16m from Jackson Center
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tawawa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson Center to Tawawa?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Port Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Jackson Center and 9.1 miles from Tawawa.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tawawa.

Stop Ideas Near Port Jefferson

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

102 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Connersville station

117 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson Center and Tawawa. Straight-line distance: 14.06 mi (22.63 km).

Jackson Center

#1 Jackson Center

City in Shelby County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,456
Coordinates40.4394900, -84.0402200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tawawa

Tawawa is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2361600, -84.0277200
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Center (-84.04022, 40.43949)
End: Tawawa (-84.02772, 40.23616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.74
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.37 $4.74
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.79 $3.07 $6.13
Diesel $4.30 $2.75 $5.51

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 Jackson Center and Tawawa. The current time is 04:57:43.

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.