Origin
Hillsboro, OH
Morning in Hillsboro on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, OH to Russell, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 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 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
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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Russell, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit in the Midwest, the 7.5-mile trip from Hillsboro to Russell is an ideal local connection. Expect to spend about 12 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day outing that requires no overnight stops. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, it offers a simple, no-fuss way to navigate between these two Ohio locations. You can easily budget for this short excursion with just $1 in fuel costs. Since both towns reside within the same region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout your brief journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Russell Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 6.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OH and Russell, OH.
1
Start on US 62; SR 138
27 ft
·
4 sec
·
North High Street
2
Turn right onto US 50; SR 73; SR 124
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto C-6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Road
4
Arrive at destination
C-6
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.4 — 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 50; SR 73; SR 124 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 50; SR 73; SR 124 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
C-6 / Russell Road
Turn right onto C-6 / Russell Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.33 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 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 | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
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.
Destination
Russell, OH
Morning in Russell on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m 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 experience as you navigate this local route, which features zero highway driving. Your journey primarily utilizes West Main Street, Russell Road, and North High Street to complete the 7.5-mile distance. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 6.4 miles spent on West Main Street. Because the profile is defined by frequent turns, you should stay alert rather than settling into a monotonous cruise. This drive feels less like a highway sprint and more like a standard local commute, requiring your full attention as you transition between the designated streets.
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: 6.4 mi on West Main 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 50; SR 73; SR 124 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hillsboro, OH to Russell, OH is easy. At 12m 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 50; SR 73; SR 124 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (C-6 / Russell Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on West Main 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 50; SR 73; SR 124 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (C-6 / Russell Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Russell, 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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