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Trip from Eaton, OH to Camden, OH

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

Drive Time

13m

Distance

8.6 mi

14 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

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

city in Ohio, United States

Eaton, OH

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Downtown Camden, OH, OH

Camden, OH

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Trip Overview

This short, 8.6-mile drive from Eaton to Camden, Ohio, is perfect for a quick day trip, taking only about 13 minutes to complete. With no highway driving involved, the estimated fuel cost is a very budget-friendly $1. The route primarily utilizes South Barron Street, West Central Avenue, and West Main Street, offering a local feel. Given its brevity, this journey is best undertaken as a single, easy excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. It's a straightforward hop within the Midwest region, ideal for a short outing.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Barron Street 8.4 mi 13m
West Central Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
West Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Central Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Barron Street — 8.4 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eaton, OH and Camden, OH.

1

Start on US 35; SR 122

37 ft · 4 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 127; SR 732

8.4 mi · 13 min · South Barron Street
3

Turn left onto SR 725

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West Central Avenue
4

Arrive at destination

SR 725

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 127; SR 732 / South Barron Street

Turn right onto US 127; SR 732 / South Barron Street

Navigation decision point

4
8.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | SR 725 / West Central Avenue

Turn left onto SR 725 / West Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.33 one way

$2.67 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $1.48 $2.96
premium $4.91 $1.66 $3.32
diesel $5.61 $1.90 $3.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.90 $0.41
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.75 $0.34
EV Truck/SUV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Eaton, OH

Morning in Eaton on Sunday

Local time

7:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camden, OH

Morning in Camden on Sunday

Local time

7:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

20 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

13m 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 8.6-mile trip, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.4 miles on South Barron Street. This route doesn't offer a monotonous interstate grind; instead, it feels like navigating through familiar local roads, with frequent turns marking the progression. The character is consistently that of a local road experience throughout the entire journey.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on South Barron 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 US 127; SR 732 / South Barron Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Eaton, OH to Camden, OH is easy. At 13m 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 (US 127; SR 732 / South Barron Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (SR 725 / West Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m 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 with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on South Barron 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 (US 127; SR 732 / South Barron Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (SR 725 / West Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Camden, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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