How far is Park Layne, OH from Catawba, OH?
The driving distance from Park Layne, OH to Catawba, OH is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Layne and Catawba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Layne and Catawba.
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Start on West Carpenter Drive
102 m · 20 sec · West Carpenter Drive
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Turn left onto Frayne Drive
90 m · 15 sec · Frayne Drive
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Turn right onto Weinland Street
2584 ft · 2 min · Weinland Street
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Turn right onto Lemay Street
93 m · 19 sec · Lemay Street
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Turn left onto Gerlaugh Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Gerlaugh Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Valley Pike
1146 ft · 31 sec · Lower Valley Pike
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Continue on West Main Street
2233 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
123 m · 8 sec · Sycamore Street
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Continue on Spangler Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Spangler Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1785 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 68 North: Urbana
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East
610 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 334
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 334
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mechanicsburg Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Mechanicsburg Road
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Continue on State Route 4
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 4
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Urbana Lisbon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Layne and Catawba.
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.
I 70 East
Keep slight right
6.34 mi · 00h 07m
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 Park Layne and Showers And Thunderstorms near Catawba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Layne to Catawba?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Park Layne and 17.6 miles from Catawba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Park Layne and Showers And Thunderstorms near Catawba.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Layne and Catawba. Straight-line distance: 23.48 mi (37.78 km).
#1 Park Layne
Census-designated place in Clark County, Ohio
| Population | 4,343 |
| Coordinates | 39.8864500, -84.0396600 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catawba
Human settlement in Clark County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 275 |
| Coordinates | 39.9992300, -83.6215900 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Urbana Lisbon Road (-83.621539, 39.999252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.33 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
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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