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Trip from London, OH to South Solon, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

17.4 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Madison County, Ohio, United States

London, OH

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Downtown South Solon, OH, OH

South Solon, OH

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick, straightforward trip through the heart of the Midwest, the 17.4-mile journey from London to South Solon, Ohio, is a perfect choice. Expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this a simple day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like Columbus Cincinnati Road, East Columbus Road, and North Church Street, you won't encounter any highway segments. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Ohio towns. It is a practical, no-frills route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently. You will find that the lack of complex logistics makes this an easy drive to fit into any busy schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Columbus Cincinnati Road 9.7 mi 14m
South Charleston Pike 3.7 mi 6m
Springfield-Washington C H Road 1.9 mi 3m
East High Street 0.8 mi 2m
North Church Street 0.6 mi 1m
Washington Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Columbus Road 0.3 mi <1m
East Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Columbus Cincinnati Road — 9.7 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between London, OH and South Solon, OH.

1

Start on US 42; SR 38; SR 142

0.8 mi · 2 min · East High Street
2

Continue on US 42

9.7 mi · 14 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road
3

Continue on US 42

0.3 mi · 28 sec · East Columbus Road
4

Turn left onto North Church Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Church Street
5

Continue on SR 41

3.7 mi · 6 min · South Charleston Pike
6

Continue on SR 41

1.9 mi · 3 min · Springfield-Washington C H Road
7

Continue on SR 41

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Washington Street
8

Turn left onto SR 323

239 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street
9

Turn left onto 4th Alley

133 ft · 9 sec · 4th Alley
10

Arrive at destination

4th Alley

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
10.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | North Church Street

Turn left onto North Church Street

Navigation decision point

4
17.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | SR 323 / East Main Street

Turn left onto SR 323 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
17.4 mi into trip | ~29m in | 4th Alley

Turn left onto 4th Alley

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.67 one way

$5.35 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $3.02 $6.03
premium $4.99 $3.42 $6.83
diesel $4.80 $3.29 $6.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.83 $0.84
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.52 $0.70
EV Truck/SUV 7 0 $2.44 $1.11

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.

Forecast as of Jul 4, 2026

Origin

London, OH

Evening in London on Monday

Local time

8:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Mostly Cloudy

W 2 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 12:25AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 9:37PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Destination

South Solon, OH

Evening in South Solon on Monday

Local time

8:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

NW 2 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 12:25AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 9:37PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

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

29m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 24-minute duration. Since 0% of this 17.4-mile trip takes place on highways, you will be navigating local streets rather than cruising on an interstate. The road maintains a consistent, localized feel as you transition through the Ohio landscape, requiring your full attention on every turn. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of road, the drive feels dynamic and requires constant navigation through the local road network. You should anticipate a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes steady, moderate speeds over high-speed travel.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Columbus Cincinnati Road.

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 around 10.8 miles in near North Church 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 South Solon, OH is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (SR 323 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (4th Alley): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,151 ft 1,052 ft

Total Climb

130 ft

Total Descent

69 ft

Highest Point

1,151 ft

~13.7 mi in

Elevation Range

99 ft

About the Cities

Starting in London, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1810

London is a town in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio.

Top landmarks

  • • London Commercial Business Historic District — park in the United States of America
  • • Madison County Courthouse — courthouse in London, Ohio, United States

Arriving in South Solon, OH

Full guide →

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 29m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m 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 9.7 miles on Columbus Cincinnati 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 10.8 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (SR 323 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (4th Alley): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage 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 South Solon, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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