Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ostrander, OH
Jeffrey Eisen
Glen Oak, OH
David McElwee
This short 19.6-mile journey from Ostrander, OH to Glen Oak, OH is easily manageable in just 28 minutes, making it perfect for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Columbus Pike and Marysville Road, with a brief section on West William Street. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this drive offers a straightforward experience. Given its brevity and the fact that it's a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The drive stays within the Midwest region of Ohio, providing a consistent local feel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Pike | 9 mi | 13m |
| Marysville Road | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| West William Street | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| East Orange Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Blue Holly Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ostrander Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 42 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ostrander, OH and Glen Oak, OH.
Start on North Main Street
Continue on Ostrander Road
Turn right onto US 36
Continue on US 36
Take the exit onto US 42
Merge onto US 23; US 42
Keep slight left at fork onto US 23
Turn left onto TWP 114
Turn left onto Blue Holly Drive
Turn right onto Boxwood Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 36 / Marysville Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 42 toward US 23 South, US 42 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 23; US 42 / Columbus Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining
Keep slight left at fork onto US 23 / Columbus Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Blue Holly Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $5.43 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Ostrander on Thursday
Local time
1:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Glen Oak on Thursday
Local time
1:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 28-minute trip. While 100% of the route is on local roads, you'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of about 9 miles on Columbus Pike. This means you'll be navigating through familiar Ohio landscapes with frequent turns and changes in direction rather than long, sweeping highway stretches. The road character remains consistent, focusing on local connectivity rather than high-speed travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 36 / Marysville Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 36 / Marysville Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (US 42): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (US 23; US 42 / Columbus Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
260 ft
Total Descent
229 ft
Highest Point
981 ft
~2.8 mi in
Elevation Range
151 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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