How far is Walnut, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Walnut, OH to Columbus, OH is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Town near Columbus, Ohio
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut and Columbus.
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Start on South Bloomfield Royalton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomfield Royalton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winchester Southern Road Southwest
5.9 mi · 8 min · Winchester Southern Road Southwest
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Continue on Canal Winchester Road South
1.4 mi · 2 min · Canal Winchester Road South
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Turn left onto Lithopolis Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lithopolis Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gender Road
5 m · 1 sec · Gender Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gender Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Gender Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 33 West: Columbus
1518 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
6.8 mi · 9 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 Walnut 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.
Southeast Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
6.84 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walnut and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut to Columbus?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Canal Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Walnut and 12.6 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walnut and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Canal Winchester
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 Canal Winchester.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 19.06 mi (30.67 km).
#1 Walnut
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,978 |
| Coordinates | 39.7095100, -82.8518400 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
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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