Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Nelsonville, OH and Clearview, OH.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn left onto Business US 33
Turn left onto SR 691
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32
Continue on US 50; SR 32
Turn right onto West Clearview Drive
Turn left onto Hamilton Drive
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 33 / Nelsonville Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto West Clearview Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Hamilton Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| premium | $5.43 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Nelsonville on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Clearview on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
460 ft
Total Descent
339 ft
Highest Point
837 ft
~11.8 mi in
Elevation Range
211 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Athens, OH
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Athens, OH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Athens, OH
Cuisine: coffee_shop;tea
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Athens, OH
Cuisine: coffee_shop;sandwich
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Athens, OH
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Nelsonville, OH
Cuisine: barbecue
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Athens, OH
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Athens, OH
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: 10:30-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Nelsonville, OH
Cuisine: sandwich
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Athens, OH
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 08:30-21:30
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteCamp_site
Early in the drive, right off the route
Nelsonville, Ohio
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Viewpoint
Around the midpoint, short detour
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, short detour
Monument
Near the start, right off the route
Monument
Near the end, right off the route
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Camp_site
Early in the drive, right off the route
Nelsonville, Ohio
Guest_house
Around the midpoint, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1814
Nelsonville is a city of 5,230 people in Southeastern Ohio.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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