How far is Powell, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Powell, OH to Columbus, OH is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Powell and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powell and Columbus.
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Start on South Liberty Street
20 m · 7 sec · South Liberty Street
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Turn right onto East Olentangy Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Olentangy Street
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Continue on West Powell Road
1448 ft · 28 sec · West Powell Road
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Turn right onto Olentangy River Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Olentangy River Road
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Continue on Olentangy Freeway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Olentangy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East: Neil Avenue, Airport
2719 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East
2541 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Innerbelt
1919 ft · 30 sec · North Innerbelt
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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 Powell 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.
Olentangy Freeway
Continue on Olentangy Freeway
10.2 mi · 00h 13m
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 Powell and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Powell to Columbus?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Powell and 8.5 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Powell and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Riverlea
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 Riverlea.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Powell and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 14.17 mi (22.81 km).
#1 Powell
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,972 |
| Coordinates | 40.1578400, -83.0751900 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: (-82.998413, 39.960936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
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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