Origin
Columbus, OH
Morning in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Worthington, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Worthington, OH
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Trip Overview
This short 12.2-mile drive from Columbus, OH to Worthington, OH should take you about 19 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip perfect for a single day, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on the Olentangy Freeway and West Dublin Granville Road, with about 69% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Ohio, making for a familiar driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Olentangy Freeway | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| West Dublin Granville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Innerbelt | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Town Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North High Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Rich Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Civic Center Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Olentangy Freeway
— 8.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Worthington, OH.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East State Street
3
Turn left onto South High Street
494 ft
·
20 sec
·
South High Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto West Town Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Town Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Civic Center Drive
6
Turn right onto US 62; SR 3
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Rich Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 62; SR 3
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Town Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward SR 315 North: Worthington, Airport
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto SR 315
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 315
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Olentangy Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 10
Toward SR 161: Worthington
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 161
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dublin Granville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 23
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
North High Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
US 23
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 62; SR 3 / West Rich Street
Turn right onto US 62; SR 3 / West Rich Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward SR 315 North: Worthington, Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 315 North: Worthington, Airport
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward SR 161: Worthington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward SR 161: Worthington
6
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 161 / West Dublin Granville Road
Turn right onto SR 161 / West Dublin Granville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.79 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 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 | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Worthington, OH
Morning in Worthington on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this route, with 69% of your travel on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles on the Olentangy Freeway, offering a consistent pace. You'll also navigate segments of West Dublin Granville Road and West Innerbelt, which may offer slightly different driving dynamics as you transition. Overall, the character leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Olentangy Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Olentangy Freeway and West Dublin Granville Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South High Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 62; SR 3 / West Rich Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Columbus, OH to Worthington, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
1.3 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Starting in Columbus, OH
Full guide →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
- • Ohio Stadium — stadium in Columbus, Ohio, USA
- • Columbus Museum of Art — Museum in Columbus, Ohio, United States
- • Wexner Center for the Arts — center at Ohio State University
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Olentangy Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Worthington, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 62; SR 3 / West Rich Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Worthington, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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