Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harpster, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
South Park, OH
Arturo Añez.
Harpster, OH to South Park, OH is 9.7 miles and takes about 15 minutes via US 23 and State Route 199, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick, same-day trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Ohio. You'll find the drive is primarily on highways, making it a straightforward journey. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into a day, whether you're heading out in the morning or looking for a quick afternoon excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| State Route 199 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Wyandot Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Fairview Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant View Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Highway 119 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Fairview Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Harpster, OH and South Park, OH.
Start on County Highway 119
Turn left onto SR 294
Turn left onto US 23
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 199
Continue on SR 199
Turn slight left onto SR 199
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 294 / Wyandot Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto SR 199 / State Route 199
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.68 one way
$3.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| premium | $5.43 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Harpster on Thursday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in South Park on Thursday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
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.
This route leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 66% of the drive being on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 3.4 miles on US 23, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, you'll also navigate through sections on State Route 199 and Wyandot Street, which may offer a slight change in scenery or pace as you approach your destination. Expect a mostly direct and efficient drive, characteristic of its highway-centric nature.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and State Route 199. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 294 / Wyandot Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harpster, OH to South Park, OH is easy. At 15m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 294 / Wyandot Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.1 miles (SR 199 / State Route 199): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
86 ft
Total Descent
134 ft
Highest Point
913 ft
~4.2 mi in
Elevation Range
95 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
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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