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Trip from Bellville, OH to Shenandoah, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 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.

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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

$3.36 one way

$6.73 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $3.79 $7.59
premium $4.98 $4.30 $8.59
diesel $5.60 $4.83 $9.65

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, 2026-08-31.

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 Aug 18, 2026

Origin

Bellville, OH

Evening in Bellville on Tuesday

Local time

5:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

N 1 to 6 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 17 at 8:39PM EDT until August 18 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 17 at 8:08PM EDT until August 17 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Destination

Shenandoah, OH

Evening in Shenandoah on Tuesday

Local time

5:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

N 0 to 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 17 at 8:39PM EDT until August 18 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 17 at 8:08PM EDT until August 17 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,428 ft 1,044 ft

Total Climb

623 ft

Total Descent

601 ft

Highest Point

1,428 ft

~4.7 mi in

Elevation Range

384 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

C|F|E on Main

Cafe

Around the midpoint, right off the route

15min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Mansfield, OH

Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-14:00

Visit website

Relax, It's Just Coffee

Cafe

Around the midpoint, right off the route

15min in 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Mansfield, OH

Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 09:00-17:00

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

18min in 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Mansfield, OH

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-20:00

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Early in the drive, short detour

11min in 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Mansfield, OH

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

18min in 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mansfield, OH

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-Th 07:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00, Su...

Visit website

China Club

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

15min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Mansfield, OH

Cuisine: chinese

Hours: Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-00:30, Sa 17...

Visit website

Athena Greek Restaurant

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

15min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Mansfield, OH

Cuisine: greek

Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00

Visit website

The Old Bag of Nails Pub

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

15min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Mansfield, OH

Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su...

Visit website

Domino's

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

15min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Mansfield, OH

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Su-Th 10:00-01:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00

Visit website

City Grille & Bar

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

15min in 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Mansfield, OH

Cuisine: american

Hours: Tu,We 11:00-23:00; Th,Fr 11:00-01:00, Sa...

Visit website

Cook Family Sildlife Conservation Park

Park

Near the end, right off the route

29min in 0.2 mi from route

Garden of Heroes

Park

Later in the drive, right off the route

22min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Gatton Rocks

Attraction

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Mansfield Memorial Museum

Museum

Around the midpoint, right off the route

15min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Mansfield, OH

Visit website

BibleWalk

Museum

Around the midpoint, right off the route

18min in 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Mansfield, OH

Visit website

North American F-100D Super Sabre

Aircraft

Later in the drive, right off the route

22min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak

Aircraft

Later in the drive, right off the route

22min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

John Sherman Memorial Gateway

Yes

Around the midpoint, short detour

15min in 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Mansfield

Mansfield Blockhouse

Yes

Around the midpoint, short detour

15min in 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

The Safe House Bed and Breakfast

Guest_house

Around the midpoint, short detour

18min in 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Mansfield, OH

Visit website

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Bellville, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1808

Bellville is a village of 2,000 people (2020) in Richland County in the state of Ohio.

Top landmarks

  • • All Souls Unitarian-Universalist Church — church building in Bellville, Ohio

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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 — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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