How far is Plain City, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Plain City, OH to Columbus, OH is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Township in Jefferson County, Ohio
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plain City and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plain City and Columbus.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Gay Street
18 m · 8 sec · Gay Street
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Turn left onto West Bigelow Avenue
26 m · 11 sec · West Bigelow Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chillicothe Street
70 m · 15 sec · South Chillicothe Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2228 ft · 54 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Dublin-Plain City Road
2248 ft · 47 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dublin-Plain City Road
31 m · 2 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dublin-Plain City Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dublin-Plain City Road
39 m · 2 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dublin-Plain City Road
1205 ft · 33 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dublin-Plain City Road
43 m · 6 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dublin-Plain City Road
1100 ft · 38 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Post Road
46 m · 7 sec · Post Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Post Road
59 m · 8 sec · Post Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 161 East, US 33 East: Columbus
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South
1524 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
747 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street
686 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.5 km · 3 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 Plain City 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.
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.14 mi · 00h 08m
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 Plain City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plain City to Columbus?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Cross Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Plain City and 12.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Plain City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Cross Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cross Creek.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plain City and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 17.44 mi (28.07 km).
#1 Plain City
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,761 |
| Coordinates | 40.1075600, -83.2674200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
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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