How far is Yellow Creek, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Yellow Creek, OH to Columbus, OH is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130 miles (209.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yellow Creek and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yellow Creek and Columbus.
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Start on County Highway 7 C
1.1 km · 3 min · County Highway 7 C
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Continue on Clark Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Clark Avenue
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Continue on Clark Avenue
1235 ft · 25 sec · Clark Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 22 min
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Turn right
70 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit straight
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi · 23 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue
1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway
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Turn left
1527 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2194 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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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 Yellow Creek and Columbus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
John Glenn Highway
Merge slight left
74.7 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Yellow Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yellow Creek to Columbus?
The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Yellow Creek and 82.3 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130 miles (209.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Yellow Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Cambridge
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 Cambridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yellow Creek and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 130 mi (209.21 km).
#1 Yellow Creek
Unincorporated community in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,995 |
| Coordinates | 40.5745100, -80.6675700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.19 | $42.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.26 | $48.53 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.40 | $54.80 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
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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