South Amherst, OH Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 3 heading in, South Amherst, OH works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 104 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from South Amherst, OH spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
187.8 mi
Dayton, OH
Quickest Drive
17m
Lorain, OH
Plan Around South Amherst, OH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if South Amherst, OH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From South Amherst, OH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from South Amherst, OH
Driving from South Amherst, OH
The typical drive from South Amherst, OH covers about 104 miles and takes around 2h 8m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 188 miles (3h 48m), while the shortest is just 31 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from South Amherst, OH include Dayton, OH (187.8 mi, 3h 48m), West Chester, OH (114.4 mi, 2h 25m), Toledo, OH (81.4 mi, 1h 35m), and Parma, OH (31.2 mi, 42m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.71 per gallon. For the typical 104-mile trip from South Amherst, OH, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving South Amherst, OH and 3 routes heading into South Amherst, OH, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 31 to 188 miles.
The longest mapped route from South Amherst, OH covers 188 miles and takes approximately 3h 48m. Shorter options start at just 31 miles.
The average route from South Amherst, OH runs about 104 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.71/gallon for regular), the average 104-mile trip from South Amherst, OH costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from South Amherst, OH include Dayton, OH, West Chester, OH, Toledo, OH and Parma, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
South Amherst, OH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,771
Median Income
$83,654
Median Home Value
$186,000
Median Age
46.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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