Origin
Hillsboro, OH
Evening in Hillsboro on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, OH to Leesburg, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, OH
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Leesburg, OH
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the heart of the Midwest, the 11-mile journey from Hillsboro to Leesburg, Ohio, is a straightforward option. This drive typically takes about 17 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a half-day trip or even a quick errand run. Since the entire route is local, you won't need to worry about long-distance planning or overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Ohio towns. This route is ideal if you prefer simple, local roads over high-speed travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North High Street | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lyle Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Fairfield Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Macy Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North High Street
— 10.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OH and Leesburg, OH.
1
Start on US 62; SR 138
11 mi
·
16 min
·
North High Street
2
Turn right onto SR 28
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 771
270 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Fairfield Street
4
Turn left onto Macy Lane
242 ft
·
12 sec
·
Macy Lane
5
Turn right onto Lyle Street
277 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lyle Street
6
Arrive at destination
Lyle Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 10.6 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 28 / West Main Street
Turn right onto SR 28 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 771 / South Fairfield Street
Turn right onto SR 771 / South Fairfield Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Macy Lane
Turn left onto Macy Lane
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Lyle Street
Turn right onto Lyle Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.41 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Leesburg, OH
Evening in Leesburg on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will navigate through town streets, utilizing West Main Street, South Fairfield Street, and Macy Lane to reach your destination. Because there is zero highway share on this route, you should anticipate a slower, more deliberate pace behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West Main Street, emphasizing that this is a drive defined by constant navigation rather than long, straightaways. It provides a grounded, hands-on driving experience that keeps you fully engaged with the local road layout.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on North High Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near SR 28 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (SR 28 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (SR 771 / South Fairfield Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Macy Lane): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 10.6 miles on North High 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: at 10.6 miles (SR 28 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (SR 771 / South Fairfield Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Macy Lane): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Hopewell Culture 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 Leesburg, 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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