Origin
Higby, OH
Morning in Higby on Tuesday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Higby, OH to Kingston, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Higby, OH
Samuel Hájnik
Kingston, OH
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a short 23.5-mile journey from Higby to Kingston, Ohio, you'll spend approximately 42 minutes on the road. This drive, primarily focused on highways with a 62% highway share, is easily manageable as a day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this relatively brief excursion is around $4, making it an economical option. You'll navigate along US 23, Three Locks Road, and SR 159, experiencing a typical Midwest drive that requires no overnight stays. Its brevity allows for a flexible schedule, perfect for a quick excursion within the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| Three Locks Road | 7.2 mi | 17m |
| SR 159 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Higby Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| SR 207 | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Ing Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 8.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Higby, OH and Kingston, OH.
1
Start on Higby Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Higby Road
2
Continue on C-205
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Three Locks Road
3
Continue on C-205
4.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Three Locks Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
5
Merge onto US 23
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 23
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 50
Toward SR 207
8
Turn right onto SR 207
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 207
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 159
240 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 159
10
Continue on SR 159
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
SR 159
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 159
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
SR 159
12
Continue on SR 159
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 159
13
Turn left onto West Ing Street
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Ing Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Ing Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward US 23 North: Columbus
Navigation decision point
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23 North: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward SR 207
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 50
Toward SR 207
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
SR 159
Enter roundabout onto SR 159
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
SR 159
Enter roundabout onto SR 159
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.29 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
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.
Destination
Kingston, OH
Morning in Kingston on Tuesday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
16 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
42m 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?
This route offers a highway-focused experience, with a significant 62% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles along US 23. While much of the drive is on well-maintained highways, you'll also transition to local roads like Three Locks Road and SR 159, offering a slight change of pace. Expect a consistent driving environment for the majority of the trip, with limited complex intersections or sharp turns, making it a straightforward drive.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Three Locks Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 23.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on US 23. 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: at 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kingston, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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