Origin
Leesburg, OH
Late night in Leesburg on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leesburg, OH to Hillsboro, 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.
Leesburg, OH
Tom Fisk
Hillsboro, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Leesburg to Hillsboro is 11 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Advent Street and East Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Ohio, connecting two Midwest communities. Given the minimal distance and time, this route is ideal for a quick transition or an easy add-on to another trip in the area. It's a straightforward drive that won't take up much of your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Advent Street | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| East 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 |
| North High Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Advent Street
— 10.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg, OH and Hillsboro, OH.
1
Start on Lyle Street
277 ft
·
17 sec
·
Lyle Street
2
Turn left onto Macy Lane
242 ft
·
12 sec
·
Macy Lane
3
Turn right onto SR 771
270 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Fairfield Street
4
Turn left onto SR 28
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Turn left onto US 62
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Advent Street
6
Arrive at destination
US 62; SR 138
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 0.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Macy Lane
Turn left onto Macy Lane
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 771 / South Fairfield Street
Turn right onto SR 771 / South Fairfield Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 28 / East Main Street
Turn left onto SR 28 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 62 / Advent Street
Turn left onto US 62 / Advent 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
Hillsboro, OH
Late night in Hillsboro on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
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?
This 11-mile trip is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway. You'll spend the full 17 minutes navigating local streets, including a stretch of 10.6 miles on Advent Street. Expect a consistent surface road experience without any highway merging or exits to manage.
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 Advent 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 0.1 miles in near Macy Lane.
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 0.1 miles (Macy Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 771 / South Fairfield Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 28 / East Main Street): 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 Advent 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 0.1 miles (Macy Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 771 / South Fairfield Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 28 / East Main Street): 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 Hillsboro, 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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