How far is Pleasant Hill, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, OH to Columbus, OH is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hill and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Columbus.
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Start on Chicken Coop Hill Road Southeast
1.9 mi · 7 min · Chicken Coop Hill Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Horns Mill Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Horns Mill Road
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Continue on Tarkiln Road Southeast
567 ft · 12 sec · Tarkiln Road Southeast
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Take the ramp right
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass
12.6 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway
2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on College Avenue
740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · 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 Pleasant Hill 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.
Lancaster Bypass
Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass
12.6 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill to Columbus?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Pleasant Hill and 20.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pleasant Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
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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 Pleasant Hill and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 32.85 mi (52.87 km).
#1 Pleasant Hill
Human settlement in Miami County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,258 |
| Coordinates | 39.6714500, -82.5079400 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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