Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethlehem, OH
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Shenandoah, OH
Brett Sayles
Bethlehem, OH to Shenandoah, OH is 16.2 miles and takes about 25 minutes via West Main Street and SR 96, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Ohio, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive offers a mixed experience, balancing some highway time with more direct local road travel. It's a straightforward journey, ideal if you're looking for a quick drive without extensive planning or overnight stays.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 7 mi | 9m |
| SR 96 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| State Route 61 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| South Gamble Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| SR 13 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, OH and Shenandoah, OH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto SR 61
At end of road, turn left onto SR 61
Turn right onto SR 39; SR 96
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 96
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 96
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 61 / State Route 61
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto SR 61 / South Gamble Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 39; SR 96 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 96
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 96
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| premium | $5.43 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Bethlehem on Wednesday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Shenandoah on Wednesday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This route features a mixed drive, with 44% of it on highways. You'll experience about 7 miles on West Main Street as the longest uninterrupted stretch, offering a consistent pace before transitioning to other roads. As you progress, expect the road character to shift from local streets to state routes, providing a varied driving experience that's neither exclusively fast nor entirely slow. It's a dynamic route that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 61 / State Route 61.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.2 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 61 / State Route 61): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (SR 61 / South Gamble Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (SR 39; SR 96 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
166 ft
Total Descent
140 ft
Highest Point
1,165 ft
~16.2 mi in
Elevation Range
122 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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