Origin
London, OH
Morning in London on Tuesday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from London, OH to South Solon, 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
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
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.
London, OH
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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 33 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
$2.70 one way
$5.40 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
South Solon, OH
Morning in South Solon on Tuesday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
3 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
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?
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 →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 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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