Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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
The Woods At Dornoch Estates, OH
Alec Bell
Ostrander, OH to The Woods At Dornoch Estates, OH is 14.2 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Marysville Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local drive with a number of turns, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. You won't be spending much time on highways, so it's a good option if you prefer less-trafficked roads for a short hop.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only a 2% highway share. Much of your time will be spent navigating local roads, including Marysville Road, Columbus Pike, and West William Street. The longest stretch without a turn is 6.9 miles on Marysville Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you encounter more directional changes. The drive progresses by transitioning from more open local roads to potentially more developed areas as you near your destination, requiring your attention to navigation.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in near US 42.
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 14.2 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 9 miles (US 42): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles (US 23 / Columbus Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (Pollock Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Keep slight left at fork onto US 23 / Columbus Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto Pollock Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto Braumiller Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Mid Pines Court
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marysville Road | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Columbus Pike | 3 mi | 4m |
| West William Street | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Braumiller Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Covered Bridge Drive | 0.3 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 The Woods At Dornoch Estates, 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 sharp left onto Pollock Road
Turn right onto Braumiller Road
Enter roundabout onto Braumiller Road
Continue on Braumiller Road
Continue on Braumiller Road
Turn right onto Royal Dornoch Circle
Turn right onto Covered Bridge Drive
Turn left onto Mid Pines Court
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Ostrander on Saturday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in The Woods At Dornoch Estates on Saturday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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