Origin
North Lewisburg, OH
Morning in North Lewisburg on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Lewisburg, OH to Urbana, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Lewisburg, OH
Tom Fisk
Urbana, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection in the Midwest, the 15.4-mile trip from North Lewisburg to Urbana, Ohio, is an ideal candidate. You can expect to complete this drive in approximately 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting for the journey is simple, as fuel costs will hover around $2. Since both towns are located within the same state and region, you won't experience major geographic transitions. It is a practical, no-frills transit route that prioritizes efficiency over exploration. Whether you are running errands or commuting, this brief drive offers a reliable link between the two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 296 | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Mill Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| State Route 296 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| US Route 68 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Ludlow Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Maple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 296
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Lewisburg, OH and Urbana, OH.
1
Start on this road
13 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 245
317 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Maple Street
3
Turn left onto SR 245
408 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Street
4
Continue on SR 245
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Mill Street
5
Continue on SR 296
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 296
6
At end of road, turn right onto SR 296
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 296
7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 296
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Ludlow Road
8
Turn right onto SR 296
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 296
9
Turn left onto US 68
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US Route 68
10
Continue on US 68
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 68
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.8 — 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
|
SR 245 / West Maple Street
Turn right onto SR 245 / West Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 245 / West Street
Turn left onto SR 245 / West Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 296
At end of road, turn right onto SR 296
Navigation decision point
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 296 / North Ludlow Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 296 / North Ludlow Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 296 / State Route 296
Turn right onto SR 296 / State Route 296
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.78 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
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
Urbana, OH
Morning in Urbana on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
1 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
26m 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?
Expect a drive that leans heavily on highway travel, with 61% of your journey spent on faster-paced roads. You will primarily navigate via SR 296, Mill Street, and State Route 296 as you transition toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted segment lasts for 4.5 miles on SR 296, allowing you to settle into a consistent driving rhythm. Because it is a highway-focused drive, you should prepare for a steady pace rather than technical maneuvering. The road maintains a functional, direct character that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on SR 296.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 296 and Mill Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 245 / West Maple 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 26m drive. You will face about 6 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 245 / West Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 245 / West Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (SR 296): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on SR 296. 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 245 / West Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 245 / West Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (SR 296): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Urbana, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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