How far is Jefferson, OH from Wacker Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Jefferson, OH to Wacker Heights, OH is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Wacker Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Wacker Heights.
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Start on Winchester Road Northwest
3.2 mi · 6 min · Winchester Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Carroll-Southern Road Northwest
2581 ft · 2 min · Carroll-Southern Road Northwest
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Take the ramp straight
1873 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
1105 ft · 14 sec · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward Lancaster Business Route
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
2.9 mi · 4 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on North Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on North Memorial Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · North Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto West Fair Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Fair Avenue
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Continue on Sheridan Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Drive
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Turn left onto Beechwood Drive Northeast
2384 ft · 2 min · Beechwood Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechwood Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson and Wacker Heights.
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.
Winchester Road Northwest
Start on Winchester Road Northwest
3.21 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wacker Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Wacker Heights?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Jefferson and 7.3 miles from Wacker Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wacker Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
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 Jefferson and Wacker Heights. Straight-line distance: 10.86 mi (17.47 km).
#1 Jefferson
County in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,821 |
| Coordinates | 39.8139500, -82.7607300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wacker Heights
Wacker Heights is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7431200, -82.5782200 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wacker Heights (-82.57822, 39.74312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
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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