Origin
Oak Hill, OH
Afternoon in Oak Hill on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Hill, OH to Altoona, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Hill, OH
Circe Denyer
Altoona, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Oak Hill to Altoona is 19.2 miles and takes about 30m via North Jackson Street/SR 93/US 35, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Ohio, making it a convenient local trip. It's a simple hop between two points in the Midwest region. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick connection with minimal time commitment. The drive is primarily on local roads with some highway segments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Jackson Street | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| SR 93 | 3 mi | 5m |
| US 35 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Front Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Jackson Street
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, OH and Altoona, OH.
1
Start on SR 279
49 ft
·
3 sec
·
Maple Street
2
Turn left onto SR 93; SR 279
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Front Street
3
Turn left onto SR 93
11 mi
·
16 min
·
North Jackson Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
5
Merge onto SR 32; SR 124
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 35: Gallipolis, Chillicothe
7
Keep slight left at fork
419 ft
·
13 sec
8
Merge onto US 35
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 35
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward SR 93: Coalton, Jackson
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 93
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 93
11
Turn right onto SR 93
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
SR 93
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 93; SR 279 / Front Street
Turn left onto SR 93; SR 279 / Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SR 32; SR 124 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Merge onto SR 32; SR 124 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 35: Gallipolis, Chillicothe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 35: Gallipolis, Chillicothe
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward SR 93: Coalton, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 93: Coalton, Jackson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.96 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Altoona, OH
Afternoon in Altoona on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 19.2-mile journey. With only 26% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating local streets and state routes like SR 93 and US 35. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 10.9 miles along North Jackson Street. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long, straight cruise.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on North Jackson Street.
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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 93; SR 279 / Front Street.
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 19.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 (SR 93; SR 279 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (SR 32; SR 124 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oak Hill, OH and Altoona, OH, road signs point toward Chillicothe and Jackson.
Chillicothe
11.9 mi in
|
~17m
Jackson
14.4 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 10.9 miles on North Jackson Street. 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 Altoona, 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 (SR 93; SR 279 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (SR 32; SR 124 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Altoona, 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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