Origin
Fenway, OH
Morning in Fenway on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fenway, OH to Hilliard, 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
36m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fenway, OH
Zetong Li
Hilliard, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This straightforward drive from Fenway to Hilliard, Ohio, covers 26.7 miles and is estimated to take about 36 minutes. It's a quick trip, perfect for a single day, and you can expect a fuel cost of around $4. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Midwest locations. You'll spend most of your time on the Jack Nicklaus Freeway and New Albany Bypass. Given its short duration, no overnight stay is necessary, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 17.2 mi | 19m |
| New Albany Bypass | 3 mi | 3m |
| Cemetery Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fodor Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Norwich Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| New Albany Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
— 17.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fenway, OH and Hilliard, OH.
1
Start on Sudbrook Square East
386 ft
·
19 sec
·
Sudbrook Square East
2
Turn right onto Fenway Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Fenway Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Market Street
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Market Street
5
Continue on Market Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Market Street
6
Enter roundabout onto Market Street
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
Market Street
7
Continue on Market Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
8
Continue on Fodor Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fodor Road
9
Enter roundabout onto New Albany Road
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
New Albany Road
10
Continue on New Albany Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
New Albany Road
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward SR 161 West: Worthington
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto SR 161
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
New Albany Bypass
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40
Toward I 270: Cleveland, Wheeling
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 270
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 13
Toward Cemetery Road, Fishinger Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto CR 30
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cemetery Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Norwich Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Norwich Street
19
Turn left onto Columbia Street
254 ft
·
8 sec
·
Columbia Street
20
Arrive at destination
Columbia Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward SR 161 West: Worthington
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 161 West: Worthington
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Cleveland, Wheeling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40
Toward I 270: Cleveland, Wheeling
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 North
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Cemetery Road, Fishinger Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward Cemetery Road, Fishinger Boulevard
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CR 30 / Cemetery Road
Turn right onto CR 30 / Cemetery Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Hilliard, OH
Morning in Hilliard on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 17.2 miles on the Jack Nicklaus Freeway. While not a winding country road, the blend of freeway driving with segments on Cemetery Road offers a practical transition. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of the 36-minute trip, with efficient travel being the main theme.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Jack Nicklaus Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jack Nicklaus Freeway and New Albany Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 26.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Fenway, OH to Hilliard, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.
Wheeling
5.8 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Jack Nicklaus 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 Hilliard, 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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hilliard, 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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