Origin
Nelsonville, OH
Morning in Nelsonville on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nelsonville, OH to Clearview, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.5 mi
26 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nelsonville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Clearview, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Nelsonville to Clearview is 16.5 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Nelsonville Bypass and James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, moving you from one part of the Midwest to another. The drive profile is described as 'Turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting you'll encounter frequent turns and navigate local roads rather than a highway. Given its brief duration and proximity, this is an ideal same-day excursion or a quick connector between two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nelsonville Bypass | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| Canal Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| East Bentbrook Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Happy Hollow Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Clearview Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nelsonville Bypass
— 12.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelsonville, OH and Clearview, OH.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
50 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Business US 33
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Canal Street
4
Turn left onto SR 691
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Happy Hollow Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge onto US 33
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Nelsonville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 50; SR 32
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Bentbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto West Clearview Drive
498 ft
·
27 sec
·
West Clearview Drive
10
Turn left onto Hamilton Drive
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 33 / Nelsonville Bypass
Merge onto US 33 / Nelsonville Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West Clearview Drive
Turn right onto West Clearview Drive
Navigation decision point
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Hamilton Drive
Turn left onto Hamilton Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.12 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
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
Clearview, OH
Morning in Clearview on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
4 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
22m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you won't be cruising on uninterrupted highways for long. With a 0% highway share, expect to navigate through local streets and roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 12.6 miles on the Nelsonville Bypass, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you're back to managing turns. Canal Street and James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway will likely feature prominently, requiring your attention to speed limits and intersections as you make your way.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Nelsonville Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 33 / Nelsonville Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Nelsonville Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clearview, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 33 / Nelsonville Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clearview, 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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