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Trip from New Straitsville, OH to Clarksville, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

13.8 mi

22 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown New Straitsville, OH, OH

New Straitsville, OH

Josh Sorenson

Downtown Clarksville, OH, OH

Clarksville, OH

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

New Straitsville, OH to Clarksville, OH is 13.8 miles and takes about 24m via SR 93 and Marietta Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward journey primarily on state highways, making it an easy option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two locations without a significant time commitment. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 93 5.5 mi 9m
Marietta Road 4.1 mi 7m
SR 668 1.8 mi 3m
State Route 93 1.4 mi 2m
Clark Street 1 mi 1m
Mainesville Road East <0.1 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 93 — 5.5 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Straitsville, OH and Clarksville, OH.

1

Start on SR 93

117 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto SR 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Clark Street
3

Continue on SR 93

1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 93
4

Turn left onto SR 93

5.5 mi · 9 min · SR 93
5

Turn left onto CR 11

4.1 mi · 7 min · Marietta Road
6

Turn right onto SR 668

1.8 mi · 3 min · SR 668
7

Turn right onto Mainesville Road East

203 ft · 5 sec · Mainesville Road East
8

Arrive at destination

Mainesville Road East

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 93 / Clark Street

Turn left onto SR 93 / Clark Street

Navigation decision point

4
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | SR 93

Turn left onto SR 93

Navigation decision point

4
7.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | CR 11 / Marietta Road

Turn left onto CR 11 / Marietta Road

Navigation decision point

3
12 mi into trip | ~21m in | SR 668

Turn right onto SR 668

Navigation decision point

4
13.8 mi into trip | ~24m in | Mainesville Road East

Turn right onto Mainesville Road East

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.12 one way

$4.24 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $2.39 $4.78
premium $4.99 $2.71 $5.42
diesel $4.80 $2.61 $5.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.1 0 $1.45 $0.66
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.21 $0.55
EV Truck/SUV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88

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.

Forecast as of Jul 14, 2026

Origin

New Straitsville, OH

Night in New Straitsville on Monday

Local time

9:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Sunny

SW 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:56PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:56PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Clarksville, OH

Night in Clarksville on Monday

Local time

9:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Sunny

NW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:56PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:56PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

24m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 63% of the journey utilizing main roads like SR 93 and Marietta Road. You'll experience a longest stretch of 5.5 miles on SR 93, offering a consistent pace before transitioning. The route generally maintains a steady character, suitable for cruising without extensive technical driving. You'll likely find the conditions conducive to maintaining a comfortable speed for most of the 24-minute trip.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on SR 93.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 93 and Marietta Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 93 / Clark Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 24m 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: near the start (SR 93 / Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (SR 93): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (CR 11 / Marietta Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,081 ft 767 ft

Total Climb

374 ft

Total Descent

170 ft

Highest Point

1,081 ft

~9.9 mi in

Elevation Range

315 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Begley's ATV Campground

Camp_site

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route
Visit website

Old Stone Church Trailhead Camping

Camp_site

Early in the drive, short detour

6min in 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour
Visit website

Creekside Campground

Camp_site

Early in the drive, short detour

6min in 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Tinker's Cave

Attraction

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tabor Memorial Recreation Area

Park

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Shawnee Historic District

District

Early in the drive, right off the route

6min in 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Begley's ATV Campground

Camp_site

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route
Visit website

Old Stone Church Trailhead Camping

Camp_site

Early in the drive, short detour

6min in 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour
Visit website

Creekside Campground

Camp_site

Early in the drive, short detour

6min in 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in New Straitsville, OH

Full guide →

Arriving in Clarksville, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1816

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on SR 93. 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: near the start (SR 93 / Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (SR 93): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (CR 11 / Marietta Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clarksville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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