Origin
Pickerington, OH
Afternoon in Pickerington on Thursday
Local time
3:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pickerington, OH to Wacker Heights, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pickerington, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pickerington, OH to Wacker Heights, OH covers 18.3 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest, Pickerington Road Northwest, North Memorial Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.3 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 18.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 256 / East Columbus Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 256 / East Columbus Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (US 33 / Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 256 / East Columbus Street
Turn left onto SR 256 / East Columbus Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 33 / Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Turn left onto US 33 / Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Lancaster Business Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 145
Toward Lancaster Business Route
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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North Memorial Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto North Memorial Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
West Fair Avenue
Turn left onto West Fair Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left 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 Pickerington, OH to Wacker Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster Business Route along the way.
Lancaster Business Route
8 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Pickerington Road Northwest | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| North Memorial Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Fair Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Sheridan Drive | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Lockville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Beechwood Drive Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Columbus Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
— 8.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pickerington, OH and Wacker Heights, OH.
1
Start on North Center Street
65 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Center Street
2
Turn left onto SR 256
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Columbus Street
3
Turn right onto Lockville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lockville Road
4
Continue on CR 20
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Pickerington Road Northwest
5
Turn left onto US 33
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 145
Toward Lancaster Business Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CR 33A
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CR 33A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on North Memorial Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Memorial Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto North Memorial Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Memorial Drive
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto West Fair Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Fair Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Sheridan Drive
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sheridan Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Beechwood Drive Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Beechwood Drive Northeast
14
Arrive at destination
Beechwood Drive Northeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.84 one way
$5.68 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Wacker Heights, OH
Afternoon in Wacker Heights on Thursday
Local time
3:30 PM
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
4 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
28m 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 Pickerington, OH to Wacker Heights, OH covers 18.3 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest, Pickerington Road Northwest, North Memorial Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Pickerington, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.84 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 8 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 256 / East Columbus Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (US 33 / Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pickerington, OH to Wacker Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster Business Route along the way.
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