Origin
Lynchburg, OH
Morning in Lynchburg on Tuesday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynchburg, OH to Hillsboro, 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
18m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynchburg, OH
Kelly
Hillsboro, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Lynchburg, OH to Hillsboro, OH is 11.8 miles and takes about 18 minutes via US 50, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief duration and highway focus, it's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick errand or an easy connection between towns. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it a low-stress option for your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| SR 135 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Sycamore Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North High Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 8.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg, OH and Hillsboro, OH.
1
Start on Washington Street
486 ft
·
21 sec
·
Washington Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Sycamore Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sycamore Street
3
Continue on SR 135
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 135
4
Turn left onto US 50
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
US 50
5
Turn left onto US 62; SR 138
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
North High Street
6
Arrive at destination
US 62; SR 138
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.8 — 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
|
Sycamore Street
At end of road, turn right onto Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 50
Turn left onto US 50
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 62; SR 138 / North High Street
Turn left onto US 62; SR 138 / North High Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.66 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
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
Morning in Hillsboro on Tuesday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
20 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
18m 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 route is primarily highway driving, with 94% of the 11.8 miles on faster roads, mostly on US 50. You'll encounter an 8.9-mile stretch on US 50 before transitioning to SR 135 and then Sycamore Street for the final portion. Expect the feel of consistent cruising with minimal interruptions for the bulk of the drive.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and SR 135. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Sycamore Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lynchburg, OH to Hillsboro, OH is easy. At 18m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (US 62; SR 138 / North High Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on US 50. 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 (Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (US 62; SR 138 / North High 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Hillsboro, OH
More from Lynchburg, OH
More trips to Hillsboro, OH
Explore more options from Lynchburg, OH or browse trips ending in Hillsboro, OH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.