Origin
Jerome, OH
Afternoon in Jerome on Thursday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jerome, OH to Columbus, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jerome, OH
Szabó Viktor
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jerome, OH to Columbus, OH covers 24 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brock Road, Hyland-Croy Road, Post Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 24 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brock Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jerome, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jerome, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brock Road | — | — |
| Hyland-Croy Road | — | — |
| Post Road | — | — |
| I 270 East | — | — |
| I 270 South | — | — |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| West Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Brock Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jerome, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on Jerome Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jerome Road
2
Turn right onto Brock Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Brock Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hyland-Croy Road
197 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hyland-Croy Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Hyland-Croy Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hyland-Croy Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hyland-Croy Road
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hyland-Croy Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Hyland-Croy Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hyland-Croy Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hyland-Croy Road
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hyland-Croy Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Hyland-Croy Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hyland-Croy Road
9
Turn right onto Post Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Post Road
10
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
11
Merge slight left
2.4 mi
·
2 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 270 East, I 270 South
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 South
14
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70 East: Columbus
17
Merge slight left onto West Freeway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 670 East: Airport
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
20
Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 23 South: Third Street
21
Turn straight onto North Third Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Third Street
22
Turn right onto East State Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
East State Street
23
Turn right
89 ft
·
7 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.45 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Columbus, OH
Afternoon in Columbus on Thursday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 Jerome, OH to Columbus, OH covers 24 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brock Road, Hyland-Croy Road, Post Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Jerome, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.72 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.
The drive from Jerome, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jerome, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jerome, OH to Columbus, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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