How far is Rush Creek, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Rush Creek, OH to Columbus, OH is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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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 Rush Creek and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rush Creek and Columbus.
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Start on Marsol Avenue
119 m · 18 sec · Marsol Avenue
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Turn left onto Magnolia Street
95 m · 13 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Basswood Avenue
928 ft · 37 sec · Basswood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Demorest Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Demorest Road
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Turn right onto Big Run South Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Big Run South Road
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Turn right onto Alkire Road
1 km · 1 min · Alkire Road
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Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike
2.7 mi · 5 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Turn right onto West Mound Street
1360 ft · 36 sec · West Mound Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
2836 ft · 44 sec · West Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
2951 ft · 46 sec · South Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right
2027 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South Front Street
2454 ft · 2 min · South Front Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
1259 ft · 54 sec · West State Street
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Continue on 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 Rush Creek 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.
Harrisburg Pike
Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike
2.69 mi · 00h 05m
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 Likely leaving Rush Creek 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 Rush Creek to Columbus?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Urbancrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Rush Creek and 7 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.52 one way or $3.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Urbancrest
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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 Rush Creek and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 7.86 mi (12.65 km).
#1 Rush Creek
Township in Fairfield County, Ohio
| Population | 4,104 |
| Coordinates | 39.8876400, -83.1120300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
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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