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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.99 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.48 mi
13.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.48 mi
Kilometers
13.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.99 mi
Kilometers
22.52 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 PM EDT
Return by in Minerva Park
Sat, Apr 18, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minerva Park
2026-04-18T20:26
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Minerva Park
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
Bexley
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Minerva Park
4.9 mi
00h 08m
To Columbus
9.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Minerva Lake Road

    2412 ft · 1 min · Minerva Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ferris Road

    2493 ft · 53 sec · Ferris Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Westerville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Westerville Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Cleveland Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1153 ft · 39 sec · East 11th Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 South: Cincinnati

    710 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2108 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minerva Park 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleveland Avenue
3.84 mi · 27%
Westerville Road
2.14 mi · 15%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 6%
North Third Street
0.67 mi · 5%
I 71 South
0.53 mi · 4%
Ferris Road
0.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bexley
00h 08m from Minerva Park
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Minerva Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Bexley

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

5 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minerva Park and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 8.48 mi (13.65 km).

Minerva Park

#1 Minerva Park

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,318
Coordinates40.0764500, -82.9437900
Altitude258
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: Minerva Lake Road (-82.944018, 40.077025)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $1.82
Round trip
$3.63
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Minerva Park and Columbus. The current time is 20:26:10.

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.