How far is Plain City, OH from London, OH?
The driving distance from Plain City, OH to London, OH is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plain City and London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plain City and London.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Gay Street
18 m · 5 sec · Gay Street
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Turn right onto West Bigelow Avenue
100 m · 16 sec · West Bigelow Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Street
67 m · 15 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2960 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on London – Delaware Road
16.3 mi · 23 min · London – Delaware Road
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Continue on Lafayette Road
2125 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Road
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Continue on Elm Street
1114 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on East High Street
958 ft · 37 sec · East High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plain City and London.
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.
London – Delaware Road
Continue on London – Delaware Road
16.3 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Plain City and Sunny near London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plain City to London?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
West Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Plain City and 9.6 miles from London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plain City and Sunny near London.
Stop Ideas Near West Jefferson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Old Hilliard
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Jefferson.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plain City and London. Straight-line distance: 18.03 mi (29.01 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 London
City in Madison County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 10,316 |
| Coordinates | 39.8864500, -83.4482500 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: London (-83.44825, 39.88645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
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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