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Trip from Bellville, OH to Shenandoah, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

21.9 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bellville, OH, OH

Bellville, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Downtown Shenandoah, OH, OH

Shenandoah, OH

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

Bellville, OH to Shenandoah, OH is 21.9 miles and takes about 33 minutes via North Main Street, Riverside Drive, and South Diamond Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Ohio, and is primarily on local roads, making it a straightforward trip. Given its brief duration and minimal highway involvement, it's ideal for a quick local excursion or as part of a larger journey. You won't need to budget for an overnight stay, and the low fuel cost makes it an economical option.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Main Street 10.6 mi 15m
Riverside Drive 10.1 mi 14m
South Diamond Street 0.9 mi 1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
East 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
SR 13

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Main Street — 10.6 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellville, OH and Shenandoah, OH.

1

Start on this road

169 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto SR 13; SR 97

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on SR 13; SR 97

10 mi · 14 min · Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn right onto US 42; SR 13

417 ft · 17 sec · East 1st Street
5

Turn left onto SR 13

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Diamond Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Merge onto SR 13

11 mi · 15 min · North Main Street
7

Arrive at destination

SR 13

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 13; SR 97 / Main Street

Turn right onto SR 13; SR 97 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
10.3 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 42; SR 13 / East 1st Street

Turn right onto US 42; SR 13 / East 1st Street

Navigation decision point

6
10.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | SR 13 / South Diamond Street

Turn left onto SR 13 / South Diamond Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
3
11.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | SR 13 / North Main Street

Merge onto SR 13 / North Main Street

Merge point - match speed before joining

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.40 one way

$6.80 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $3.77 $7.54
premium $4.91 $4.23 $8.47
diesel $5.61 $4.84 $9.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.30 $1.05
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.07 $1.40

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bellville, OH

Afternoon in Bellville on Sunday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shenandoah, OH

Afternoon in Shenandoah on Sunday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°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

28 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

33m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 21.9-mile journey, with no highway miles contributing to the total. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles along North Main Street. You'll navigate through local streets like Riverside Drive and South Diamond Street, indicating a drive that winds through communities rather than bypassing them. This kind of route offers a direct connection between your starting and ending points, allowing you to experience the local landscape without extensive travel.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on North Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 13; SR 97 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bellville, OH to Shenandoah, OH is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 13; SR 97 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 42; SR 13 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (SR 13 / South Diamond Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on North Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 13; SR 97 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 42; SR 13 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (SR 13 / South Diamond Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shenandoah, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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