How far is Waterloo, OH from Wacker Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Waterloo, OH to Wacker Heights, OH is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Wacker Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Wacker Heights.
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Start on Hill Road Northwest
70 m · 19 sec · Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Hill Road Northwest
905 ft · 22 sec · Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Diley Road Northwest
1230 ft · 30 sec · Diley Road Northwest
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Take the ramp right toward Lancaster
3106 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
5.9 mi · 7 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward Lancaster Business Route
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
2.9 mi · 4 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on North Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on North Memorial Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · North Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto West Fair Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Fair Avenue
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Continue on Sheridan Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Drive
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Turn left onto Beechwood Drive Northeast
2384 ft · 2 min · Beechwood Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechwood Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo and Wacker Heights.
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.
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Merge slight left onto Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
5.86 mi · 00h 07m
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 Rain Showers leaving Waterloo and Chance Rain Showers near Wacker Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Wacker Heights?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 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 8.6 miles from Waterloo and 8.6 miles from Wacker Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 $2.22 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 Chance Rain Showers around Waterloo and Chance Rain Showers near Wacker Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
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 Carroll.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Wacker Heights. Straight-line distance: 12.84 mi (20.67 km).
#1 Waterloo
Human settlement in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,605 |
| Coordinates | 39.8397900, -82.7849000 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wacker Heights
Wacker Heights is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7431200, -82.5782200 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wacker Heights (-82.57822, 39.74312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 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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