How far is Wacker Heights, OH from Pickerington, OH?

The driving distance from Wacker Heights, OH to Pickerington, OH is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.92 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.48 mi
21.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.48 mi
Kilometers
21.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.92 mi
Kilometers
28.84 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pickerington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in Wacker Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wacker Heights
2026-04-19T02:39
Arrive Pickerington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wacker Heights
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Carroll
OH

Village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States

From Wacker Heights
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To Pickerington
8.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wacker Heights and Pickerington.

  1. 1

    Start on Beechwood Drive Northeast

    2384 ft · 2 min · Beechwood Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sheridan Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Fair Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Fair Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Memorial Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 33 West

    1792 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pickerington Road Northwest

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Pickerington Road Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Lockville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lockville Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Columbus Street

    42 m · 6 sec · East Columbus Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    20 m · 1 sec · North Center Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
8.37 mi · 47%
Pickerington Road Northwest
2.65 mi · 15%
North Memorial Drive
2.4 mi · 13%
East Fair Avenue
1.67 mi · 9%
Sheridan Drive
1.35 mi · 8%
Lockville Road
0.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

4.63 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
00h 13m from Wacker Heights
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wacker Heights 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 Wacker Heights to Pickerington?

The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Wacker Heights and 8.8 miles from Pickerington.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wacker Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Pickerington.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carroll, 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 Carroll.

BUS

Columbus, OH

31 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wacker Heights and Pickerington. Straight-line distance: 13.48 mi (21.69 km).

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#1 Wacker Heights

Wacker Heights is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7431200, -82.5782200
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Pickerington

#2 Pickerington

City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States

Population22,835
Coordinates39.8842300, -82.7535000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Beechwood Drive Northeast (-82.578218, 39.743075)
End: North Center Street (-82.753671, 39.884244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.39 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.67
1.26 gal · 4.78 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.33 $4.67
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.67 $5.34
Premium $4.79 $3.02 $6.04
Diesel $4.30 $2.71 $5.42

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wacker Heights and Pickerington. The current time is 02:39:34.

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