Origin
Magnolia, OH
Morning in Magnolia on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Magnolia, OH to Glens Cottage Area, 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
37m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Magnolia, OH
Christina & Peter
Glens Cottage Area, OH
Minhaj Muhammad
Trip Overview
Magnolia, OH to Glens Cottage Area, OH is 17.9 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Magnolia Road Northwest, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a leisurely afternoon excursion or as a short segment connecting two points within the local area. It's a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Road Northwest | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Magnolia Road Southwest | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Roswell Road Southwest | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Caddy Road Southwest | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Factor Road Southwest | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Eagle Road Southwest | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Dublin Road Southwest | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Magnolia Road Northwest
— 5.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magnolia, OH and Glens Cottage Area, OH.
1
Start on SR 183
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Carrollton Street
2
Turn right onto SR 542
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on SR 542
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Magnolia Road Northwest
4
Continue on SR 542
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Magnolia Road Southwest
5
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 542
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Magnolia Road Southwest
6
Continue on SR 542
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Smith Street
7
Continue on SR 39
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Roswell Road Southwest
8
Turn left onto Factor Road Southwest
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Factor Road Southwest
9
Turn slight right onto Eagle Road Southwest
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Eagle Road Southwest
10
Turn right onto CR 11
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Antigua Road Southwest
11
Turn left onto CR 52
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Caddy Road Southwest
12
Turn left onto Dublin Road Southwest
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Dublin Road Southwest
13
Turn right onto Revere Drive Southwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Revere Drive Southwest
14
Arrive at destination
Revere Drive Southwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.9 — 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
|
SR 542 / South Main Street
Turn right onto SR 542 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 542 / Magnolia Road Southwest
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 542 / Magnolia Road Southwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
13.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Factor Road Southwest
Turn left onto Factor Road Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CR 11 / Antigua Road Southwest
Turn right onto CR 11 / Antigua Road Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Dublin Road Southwest
Turn left onto Dublin Road Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.56 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
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
Glens Cottage Area, OH
Morning in Glens Cottage Area on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
22 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
37m 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 characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles contributing to the 17.9-mile total. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles along Magnolia Road Northwest. As you navigate, you'll primarily be on local roads like Magnolia Road Southwest and Roswell Road Southwest, requiring your attention for frequent turns and changes in direction. The profile suggests a journey that stays close to the ground, winding through communities rather than following a direct, high-speed path.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Magnolia Road Northwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near SR 542 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 542 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (SR 542 / Magnolia Road Southwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.6 miles (Factor Road Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Magnolia Road Northwest. 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: near the start (SR 542 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (SR 542 / Magnolia Road Southwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.6 miles (Factor Road Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glens Cottage Area, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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