Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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.
Campbell, OH
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Petersburg, OH
Vitali Adutskevich
Campbell, OH to Petersburg, OH is 18.1 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Boardman Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Ohio. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transfer or to reach a destination without a significant time commitment. Given its brevity, it’s a practical choice for those needing to cover a small distance efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boardman Parkway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Woodworth Road | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| East Garfield Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Wilson Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Center Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Shirley Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Penhale Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Campbell, OH and Petersburg, OH.
Start on Whipple Avenue
Turn right onto 6th Street
Turn right onto Penhale Avenue
Continue on 3rd Street
Turn right onto SR 289
Turn left onto South Center Street
Continue on Shirley Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 680
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 164
Enter roundabout onto South Avenue
Continue on South Avenue
Turn left onto SR 626
Turn slight left onto SR 617
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Penhale Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 289 / Wilson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward SR 164: Columbiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Enter roundabout onto South Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| premium | $5.43 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
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
Afternoon in Campbell on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Petersburg on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
You'll spend about 41% of this 18.1-mile trip on highways, with the remaining 59% on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 7.4 miles on Boardman Parkway. Expect a mix of driving experiences, transitioning from what is likely a more controlled-access road to local streets and avenues. The density of exits and intersections will likely increase as you move from highway segments to surface roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 6th Street.
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 18.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Penhale Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 289 / Wilson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
525 ft
Total Descent
431 ft
Highest Point
1,207 ft
~12.9 mi in
Elevation Range
347 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). 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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