Origin
London, OH
Morning in London on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from London, OH to Mount Sterling, 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
23m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
London, OH
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Mount Sterling, OH
Shashank Brahmavar
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection between London and Mount Sterling, this 15.8-mile drive is a practical choice. You can easily complete the trip in about 21 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short duration, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to keep your travel plans flexible. Budgeting just $2 for fuel covers the journey comfortably, as the route is entirely local. Both towns are situated within the Midwest, ensuring a consistent regional feel throughout your short transit. This drive is ideal for those who prefer avoiding highways in favor of a more direct, localized path between these two Ohio communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 15.3 mi | 23m |
| North London Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South London Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 15.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London, OH and Mount Sterling, OH.
1
Start on US 42; SR 38; SR 142
93 ft
·
10 sec
·
East High Street
2
Turn left onto SR 38; SR 56; SR 665
15 mi
·
23 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on SR 56
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
North London Street
4
Arrive at destination
SR 56; SR 207
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0 — 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
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SR 38; SR 56; SR 665 / South Main Street
Turn left onto SR 38; SR 56; SR 665 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.90 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Mount Sterling, OH
Morning in Mount Sterling on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
19 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
23m 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, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via South Main Street and North London Street, which dictate the pace of your journey. Because the entire 15.8-mile stretch is composed of local roads, you should stay alert for frequent transitions and intersections. The lack of high-speed highway segments means the character of the road remains consistent from start to finish. Behind the wheel, you will experience a hands-on driving environment that demands your attention to the local road layout rather than the cruise-control ease of a turnpike.
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: 15.3 mi on South Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 SR 38; SR 56; SR 665 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from London, OH to Mount Sterling, OH is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (SR 38; SR 56; SR 665 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in London, OH
Full guide →London is a town in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 15.3 miles on South 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (SR 38; SR 56; SR 665 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and 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 Mount Sterling, 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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