Origin
Mount Vernon, OH
Morning in Mount Vernon on Tuesday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, OH to Oak Hill, 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
28m
Distance
14 mi
23 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, OH
Michaela Schmidt
Oak Hill, OH
Circe Denyer
Trip Overview
This short 14-mile drive from Mount Vernon to Oak Hill in Ohio is easily manageable as a day trip, taking only about 28 minutes to complete. With no highway driving involved, expect a local road experience that's perfect for a quick hop. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, making it an economical choice. Given its brevity and turn-heavy profile, this route is best suited for a single, straightforward journey rather than an overnight split. It offers a convenient connection within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coshocton Road | 11.3 mi | 18m |
| Cavallo Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| East High Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Park Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coshocton Road
— 11.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, OH and Oak Hill, OH.
1
Start on US 36; SR 3
313 ft
·
12 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue on US 36; SR 229
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East High Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 36
344 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Park Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right onto US 36
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Coshocton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left
470 ft
·
13 sec
6
Turn right
168 ft
·
4 sec
7
Continue on Cavallo Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Cavallo Road
8
Arrive at destination
Cavallo Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 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.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36; SR 229 / East High Street
Right onto US 36; SR 229 / East High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36 / North Park Street
Turn left onto US 36 / North Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 36 / Coshocton Road
Turn slight right onto US 36 / Coshocton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Oak Hill, OH
Morning in Oak Hill on Tuesday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
8 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
28m 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' on this route, as indicated by its profile. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 14 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.3 miles along Coshocton Road. This suggests a journey with frequent changes in direction rather than long, straightaways. Expect to be engaged with the driving as you weave through local thoroughfares like Coshocton Road, Cavallo Road, and East High Street.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on Coshocton Road.
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 0.1 miles in near US 36; SR 229 / East High 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 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 36; SR 229 / East High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 36 / North Park Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 36 / Coshocton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 11.3 miles on Coshocton 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 0.1 miles (US 36; SR 229 / East High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 36 / North Park Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 36 / Coshocton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Hill, 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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