Origin
Waterloo, OH
Afternoon in Waterloo on Thursday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterloo, OH to Wacker Heights, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterloo, OH
Wijs (Wise)
Trip Overview
The drive from Waterloo, OH to Wacker Heights, OH covers 17.1 miles and takes about 27m 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, North Memorial Drive, West Fair Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 27m drive with frequent turns across 17.1 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 9.6 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 around 0.4 miles in.
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 17.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 33 / Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 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.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward Lancaster
Navigation decision point
Toward Lancaster
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 33 / Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Merge onto US 33 / Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
12.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
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
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m 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 Waterloo, OH to Wacker Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster Business Route along the way.
Lancaster Business Route
6.9 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| North Memorial Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Fair Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Sheridan Drive | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Beechwood Drive Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Diley Road Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hill Road Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
— 9.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo, OH and Wacker Heights, OH.
1
Start on CR 18
229 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hill Road Northwest
2
Continue on CR 18
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Hill Road Northwest
3
Continue on CR 18
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Diley Road Northwest
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Lancaster
5
Merge onto US 33
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
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
$2.65 one way
$5.31 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.95 | $5.89 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 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 | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
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
4:50 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
5 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
27m 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 Waterloo, OH to Wacker Heights, OH covers 17.1 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest, North Memorial Drive, West Fair Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Waterloo, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.65 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 17.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 33 / Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Waterloo, OH to Wacker Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster Business Route along the way.
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