Hopewell to Gaysport is 23.2 miles and takes about 35 minutes via South River Road and I 70, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest drive stays within Ohio, offering a quick connection between two points. It's a straightforward trip that's ideal for when you need to get from A to B efficiently without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal impact on your day.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South River Road
10.7 mi
16m
West Pike
6.8 mi
9m
I 70
1.8 mi
2m
Wayne Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
Main Street
1.2 mi
1m
Underwood Street
0.3 mi
<1m
9th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Elberon Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
South River Road
— 10.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, OH and Gaysport, OH.
1
Start on South Hopewell Road
136 ft·9 sec·South Hopewell Road
2
Turn right onto US 40
6.8 mi·9 min·West Pike
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 70 East
4
Merge onto I 70
1.8 mi·2 min·I 70
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 155Toward SR 60 South, SR 146 East: Seventh Street
6
Turn slight left onto Elberon Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·Elberon Avenue
7
Turn right onto SR 60; SR 146
0.3 mi·30 sec·Underwood Street
8
Continue on SR 60; SR 146
0.3 mi·24 sec·9th Street
9
Continue on SR 60
1.4 mi·2 min·Wayne Avenue
10
Continue on SR 60
6.2 mi·9 min·South River Road
11
Continue on SR 60
1.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
12
Continue on SR 60
4.5 mi·6 min·South River Road
13
Turn left onto SR 376
285 ft·7 sec·Rockville Road
14
Turn right onto Gaysport Hill Road
130 ft·5 sec·Gaysport Hill Road
15
Arrive at destination
Gaysport Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.9 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East
6
9 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward SR 60 South, SR 146 East: Seventh Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 155
Toward SR 60 South, SR 146 East: Seventh Street
4
9.3 mi into trip|~13m in|SR 60; SR 146 / Underwood Street
Turn right onto SR 60; SR 146 / Underwood Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.1 mi into trip|~34m in|SR 376 / Rockville Road
Turn left onto SR 376 / Rockville Road
Navigation decision point
4
23.1 mi into trip|~35m in|Gaysport Hill Road
Turn right onto Gaysport Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.03 round trip
$4.40/gal25.4 MPG avg8 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.85
$4.43
$8.85
premium
$5.43
$4.96
$9.91
diesel
$5.35
$4.89
$9.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 63% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
7
0
$2.44
$1.11
Efficient EV
5.8
0
$2.03
$0.93
EV Truck/SUV
9.3
0
$3.25
$1.48
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.
Forecast as of May 29, 2026
Origin
Hopewell, OH
Evening
in Hopewell on Wednesday
Local time
7:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 29 at 9:47AM EDT until May 30 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 29 at 9:47AM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Gaysport, OH
Evening
in Gaysport on Wednesday
Local time
7:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
W 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 29 at 9:47AM EDT until May 30 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 29 at 9:47AM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
3 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
35m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 23.2-mile journey. With only 8% of the route on highways, you'll primarily navigate local roads like South River Road and West Pike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles along South River Road, providing a good segment of consistent driving. The profile suggests a route that requires active navigation rather than a passive cruise, so be prepared for frequent adjustments.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on South River Road.
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 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (SR 60; SR 146 / Underwood Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,087 ft685 ft
Total Climb
58 ft
Total Descent
460 ft
Highest Point
1,087 ft
Elevation Range
402 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on South River Road. 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 6.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (SR 60; SR 146 / Underwood Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gaysport, OH before heading back.
