How far is Minerva Park, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Minerva Park, OH to Columbus, OH is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minerva Park and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minerva Park and Columbus.
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Start on Minerva Lake Road
2412 ft · 1 min · Minerva Lake Road
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto Ferris Road
2493 ft · 53 sec · Ferris Road
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Turn right onto Westerville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Westerville Road
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Turn slight left onto Cleveland Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
1153 ft · 39 sec · East 11th Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
710 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2108 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minerva Park and Columbus.
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.
Westerville Road
Turn right onto Westerville Road
2.14 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Minerva Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minerva Park to Columbus?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 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?
Bexley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Minerva Park and 9.1 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Bexley
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minerva Park and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 8.48 mi (13.65 km).
#1 Minerva Park
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.0764500, -82.9437900 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
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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