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 8
5 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
$2.54 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$2.86
$5.72
premium
$4.99
$3.24
$6.48
diesel
$4.80
$3.12
$6.23
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 3, 2026
Origin
Nelsonville, OH
Evening
in Nelsonville on Monday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
NW 1 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 12:02AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 12:02AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Clearview, OH
Evening
in Clearview on Monday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 12:02AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 12:02AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
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 cooler 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
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 Effort6/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
837 ft626 ft
Total Climb
460 ft
Total Descent
339 ft
Highest Point
837 ft
~11.8 mi in
Elevation Range
211 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
