Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus, OH
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Lincoln Village, OH
David McElwee
If you are looking for a quick commute or a short excursion within the Midwest, the 10.3-mile trip from Columbus to Lincoln Village, Ohio, is a straightforward option. You can expect to complete this drive in about 16 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. Budgeting for this journey is incredibly simple, as you will likely only spend around $2 on fuel. Because the distance is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. This route is a practical, no-nonsense connection between two points in the heart of Ohio. Whether you are traveling for business or local errands, the minimal time commitment provides plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Freeway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| South Innerbelt | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Broad Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Town Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Civic Center Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Murray Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Lincoln Village, OH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto East State Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Turn right onto West Town Street
At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
Continue on South 2nd Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70
Continue on I 70
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 270
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 40
Turn right onto North Murray Hill Road
Turn left onto Medfield Way
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 40 West: Broad Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.60 one way
$3.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.77 | $3.55 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Lincoln Village on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This 10.3-mile route is heavily highway-focused, with 61% of your travel taking place on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of the West Freeway, the Jack Nicklaus Freeway, and the South Innerbelt as you make your way toward Lincoln Village. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.6-mile segment on the West Freeway, which allows for consistent speeds. Expect a functional, interstate-heavy experience rather than a winding backroad drive. The road environment remains consistent throughout the journey, providing a reliable path that gets you to your destination efficiently.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and Jack Nicklaus Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South High Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 10.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
77 ft
Highest Point
917 ft
~8.8 mi in
Elevation Range
194 ft
Founded 1812
Columbus is the capital of the American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state as the core of the Greater Columbus area. Sited in an area where the Rust Belt, Bible Belt, Appalachia, and the Farm Belt meet, Columbus is a fusion of many different parts of America. It is the home of the Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and the Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research environment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of the Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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