How far is Lancaster, OH from Jackson, OH?
The driving distance from Lancaster, OH to Jackson, OH is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Jackson.
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Start on East Main Street
1990 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Memorial Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Memorial Drive
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road
7.1 mi · 8 min · Logan-Lancaster Road
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
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Continue on Old Logan Road
7.3 mi · 8 min · Old Logan Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Logan, McArthur
1653 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
612 ft · 10 sec · South Mulberry Street
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Continue on Falls Street
34.6 mi · 53 min · Falls Street
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Continue straight
982 ft · 19 sec
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Take the ramp right toward SR 32 West, SR 124 West: Jackson
1557 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1688 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
127 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
1302 ft · 18 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Pattonsville Road, Broadway Street
850 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Pattonsville Road
933 ft · 16 sec · Pattonsville Road
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster and Jackson.
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.
Falls Street
Continue on Falls Street
34.6 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lancaster and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lancaster to Jackson?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Starr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Lancaster and 30.5 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lancaster and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Starr
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 45.76 mi (73.64 km).
#1 Lancaster
The county seat of Fairfield County, Ohio.
| Population | 40,932 |
| Coordinates | 39.7136800, -82.5993300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 466 |
| Coordinates | 39.0520200, -82.6365500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-82.63655, 39.05202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.25 | $18.51 |
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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