Where is Gahanna, Ohio, USA?

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Where is Gahanna Located? - Gahanna is a city located in the Franklin County of Ohio, United States. Gahanna lies between 40.8584316 Degrees North latitudes and 73.0995539 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Gahanna Located?

Gahanna is a city located in the Franklin County of Ohio, United States. Gahanna lies between 40.8584316 Degrees North latitudes and 73.0995539 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Gahanna city is 35726 people and the city has a total area of 12.43 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Gahanna, Ohio Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGahanna
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
State CapitalColumbus
US RegionMidwest
Latitude40.0192°N
Longitude82.8793°W
Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Land Area12.53 sq mi
Water Area0.10 sq mi
Total Area12.63 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)35,297
Population Density2,817 per sq mi
ZIP Codes43230, 43231
Area Code380, 614
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code39-29498
Congressional DistrictOhio's 3rd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Gahanna, Ohio

  • New Albany, Ohio - Northeast - 7 mi
  • Westerville, Ohio - North - 8 mi
  • Columbus, Ohio - Southwest - 9 mi
  • Whitehall, Ohio - South - 6 mi
  • Reynoldsburg, Ohio - Southeast - 8 mi
  • Bexley, Ohio - South - 9 mi
  • Upper Arlington, Ohio - West - 15 mi
  • Dublin, Ohio - Northwest - 18 mi
  • Pickerington, Ohio - Southeast - 15 mi
  • Grove City, Ohio - Southwest - 20 mi

Driving Distances from Gahanna, Ohio

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
WhitehallOhio610 minutes
New AlbanyOhio712 minutes
WestervilleOhio815 minutes
ReynoldsburgOhio815 minutes
ColumbusOhio918 minutes
BexleyOhio918 minutes
Upper ArlingtonOhio1525 minutes
PickeringtonOhio1525 minutes
DublinOhio1830 minutes
Grove CityOhio2035 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Gahanna, Ohio

ModeDetails
Airport NameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA CodeCMH
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 270, Interstate 670, U.S. Route 62, State Route 161
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station is in Sandusky; Columbus has no Amtrak service
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCentral Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
  • Interstate 270 forms the eastern beltway around Columbus and provides direct access to Gahanna.
  • Interstate 670 connects the city with downtown Columbus and John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
  • U.S. Route 62 passes through Gahanna, linking it with New Albany and central Columbus.
  • State Route 161 provides convenient east-west travel across the northeastern Columbus metropolitan area.

What are top Places to Visit in Gahanna, Ohio

Landmark NameType
Creekside Park & PlazaRiverfront Park
Ohio Herb Education CenterBotanical & Education Center
Friendship ParkCommunity Park
Gahanna Woods State Nature PreserveNature Preserve
Hannah ParkCity Park
Academy ParkHistoric Park
Big Walnut TrailHiking & Biking Trail
Easton Town CenterShopping & Entertainment District
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical GardensBotanical Garden
Blendon Woods Metro ParkMetro Park

Colleges and Universities in Gahanna, Ohio

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
The Ohio State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, engineering, medicine, and business programs
Columbus State Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training and university transfer programs
Otterbein UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and professional studies
Capital UniversityPrivateUniversityLaw, music, and liberal arts education
Gahanna-Jefferson Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Gahanna

Waterbodies in Gahanna, Ohio

Big Walnut Creek, Rocky Fork Creek, Alum Creek, Hoover Reservoir, Blacklick Creek, Scioto River, Griggs Reservoir, Big Walnut Creek Greenway

Golf Courses in Gahanna, Ohio

Jefferson Country Club, Champions Golf Course, Airport Golf Course, Little Turtle Golf Club, New Albany Links Golf Club, The Golf Club at Little Turtle

Gahanna, Ohio — Key Historical Facts

  • Gahanna was founded in 1849 by John Clark, who named the community after a Native American word associated with three joining creeks.
  • The city's early economy centered on farming, milling, and trade along Big Walnut Creek before expanding with improved transportation.
  • Following World War II, Gahanna experienced rapid suburban growth as part of the expanding Columbus metropolitan area.
  • The city became known as the "Herb Capital of Ohio" because of its focus on herb gardening, education, and annual cultural events.
  • Today, Gahanna is recognized for its parks, trails, highly rated schools, thriving business community, and convenient location near John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

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