Origin
Mount Healthy, OH
Afternoon in Mount Healthy on Sunday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Healthy, OH to Silverton, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11 mi
18 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Healthy, OH
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Silverton, OH
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 11 miles across the Midwest, this short trip between Mount Healthy and Silverton is an ideal day outing. You can expect the drive to take roughly 19 minutes, making it a quick and straightforward transit within Ohio. With fuel costs estimated at only $2, it is a highly economical route that requires no overnight stops. Because the entire journey stays within the same region, the transition between these two communities is seamless. It is a practical option if you need to navigate between these locations efficiently without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| East Galbraith Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Plainfield Road | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| McMakin Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Healthy, OH and Silverton, OH.
1
Start on McMakin Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
McMakin Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 127
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto SR 126
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 29
Toward Ridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto Ridge Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
7
Turn left onto East Galbraith Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Galbraith Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Plainfield Road
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Road
Use the right lane.
9
Arrive at destination
Plainfield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 126 / Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
Merge onto SR 126 / Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward Ridge Road
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
East Galbraith Road
Turn left onto East Galbraith Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Plainfield Road
Turn right onto Plainfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.41 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
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
Silverton, OH
Afternoon in Silverton on Sunday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
19m 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 high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will primarily navigate via Hamilton Avenue, SR 126 East, and the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway to complete the 11-mile distance. The character of the road is defined by frequent turns and localized traffic patterns typical of midwestern suburban corridors. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should remain alert and ready to maneuver through various intersections. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with local road infrastructure from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway.
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 around 0.7 miles in.
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 19m 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: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (SR 126 / Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 6.8 miles on Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway. 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (SR 126 / Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Silverton, 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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