Origin
Fenway, OH
Late night in Fenway on Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fenway, OH to Hilliard, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.3 miles from Fenway, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jack Nicklaus Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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
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
Trip Plan
For this short, 36-minute drive, you have the luxury of flexibility with your departure time. With a total distance of 26.7 miles, planning extensive stops isn't necessary, though you could easily pull over if needed. The fuel cost is estimated at a low $4, so refueling is unlikely to be a major concern. Pay attention to the transitions between the Jack Nicklaus Freeway and local roads like Cemetery Road as you approach Hilliard.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.3 miles from Fenway, OH, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26.7 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.3 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilliard, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Fenway, OH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fenway, OH
This is one driving day of about 26.7 miles and 36m.
At 26.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Jack Nicklaus Freeway for about 17.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.3 mi from Fenway, OH · 17m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.3 miles from Fenway, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hilliard, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hilliard, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Late night in Hilliard on Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
15 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fenway, OH to Hilliard, OH covers 26.7 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jack Nicklaus Freeway, New Albany Bypass, Cemetery Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Fenway, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
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.
On the drive from Fenway, OH to Hilliard, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.
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