How far is Strongsville, OH from Pickerington, OH?

The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to Pickerington, OH is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.89 mi
02h 37m
Flight
109.93 mi
176.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.93 mi
Kilometers
176.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.89 mi
Kilometers
221.91 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pickerington
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM EDT
Return by in Strongsville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strongsville
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Pickerington
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strongsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Strongsville
68.9 mi
01h 18m
To Pickerington
69 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Strongsville and Pickerington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville and Pickerington.

  1. 1

    Start on Royalton Road

    65 m · 33 sec · Royalton Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Royalton Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Royalton Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street

    1558 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street, Reynoldsburg

    1716 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Columbus, Wheeling

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: Wheeling, Columbus

    128 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling, Brice Road

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I-70: Wheeling

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 256 East: Pickerington

    1543 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Hill Road North

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hill Road North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Town Square Drive

    1060 ft · 47 sec · Town Square Drive

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Town Square Drive

    12 m · 2 sec · Town Square Drive

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Square Drive

    699 ft · 31 sec · Town Square Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Street

    142 m · 9 sec · North Center Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strongsville and Pickerington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
112 mi · 81%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14.9 mi · 11%
Hill Road North
3.47 mi · 3%
East Freeway
2.56 mi · 2%
I 70
1.64 mi · 1%
Royalton Road
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
01h 18m from Strongsville
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Strongsville and Chance Rain Showers near Pickerington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strongsville to Pickerington?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Strongsville and 69 miles from Pickerington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.65 one way or $37.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Strongsville and Chance Rain Showers near Pickerington.

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bellville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and Pickerington. Straight-line distance: 109.93 mi (176.91 km).

Strongsville

#1 Strongsville

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population44,481
Coordinates41.3145000, -81.8356900
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Pickerington

#2 Pickerington

City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States

Population22,835
Coordinates39.8842300, -82.7535000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Strongsville (-81.83569, 41.3145)
End: Pickerington (-82.7535, 39.88423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.42 L · about $18.65
Round trip
$37.30
9.74 gal · 36.84 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $18.65 $37.30
Mid-grade $4.38 $21.35 $42.69
Premium $4.93 $23.99 $47.99
Diesel $6.07 $29.55 $59.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Strongsville and Pickerington. The current time is 13:28:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.