Park Layne, OH to South Vienna, OH is 26.5 miles and takes about 35m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Ohio and the Midwest region, making it a straightforward connection. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger regional exploration. You won't encounter significant changes in scenery or terrain on this route.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
21.8 mi
23m
Spangler Road
1.6 mi
2m
Gerlaugh Road
0.8 mi
3m
Weinland Street
0.5 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.4 mi
1m
North Urbana Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Lower Valley Pike
0.2 mi
<1m
Sycamore Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 21.8 mi, about 23m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,483 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~312 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 9 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Layne, OH and South Vienna, OH.
1
Start on West Carpenter Drive
334 ft·20 sec·West Carpenter Drive
2
Turn left onto Frayne Drive
295 ft·14 sec·Frayne Drive
3
Turn right onto Weinland Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Weinland Street
4
Turn right onto Lemay Street
306 ft·18 sec·Lemay Street
5
Turn left onto Gerlaugh Road
0.8 mi·3 min·Gerlaugh Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Lower Valley Pike
0.2 mi·31 sec·Lower Valley Pike
7
Continue on West Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Main Street
8
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
403 ft·7 sec·Sycamore Street
9
Continue on CR 335
1.6 mi·2 min·Spangler Road
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 26AToward I 70 East, SR 4 North: ColumbusUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
2.3 mi·2 min·I 70; SR 4
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
19 mi·20 min·I 70
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 66Toward SR 54: Catawba, South ViennaUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 54
0.3 mi·36 sec·North Urbana Street
15
Turn right
68 ft·5 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Frayne Drive
Turn left onto Frayne Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Weinland Street
Turn right onto Weinland Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip|~6m in|Lower Valley Pike
At end of road, turn left onto Lower Valley Pike
Navigation decision point
8
3.8 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
8
25.9 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward SR 54: Catawba, South Vienna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 66
Toward SR 54: Catawba, South Vienna
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.04 one way
$8.08 round trip
$3.87/gal25.4 MPG avg9 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.35
$4.54
$9.09
premium
$4.94
$5.15
$10.31
diesel
$6.13
$6.39
$12.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-11-09.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
8
0
$2.78
$1.27
Efficient EV
6.6
0
$2.32
$1.06
EV Truck/SUV
10.6
0
$3.71
$1.70
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Sep 19, 2026
Origin
Park Layne, OH
Afternoon
in Park Layne on Friday
Local time
3:34 PM
EST
Current temp
83°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 8 mph69% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 5:23PM EDT until September 19 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 5:11PM EDT until September 19 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
South Vienna, OH
Afternoon
in South Vienna on Friday
Local time
3:34 PM
EST
Current temp
82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 7 mph60% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 5:23PM EDT until September 19 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 5:11PM EDT until September 19 at 5:45PM 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
35m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 82% of the 26.5 miles on I 70. You'll experience a longest stretch of 21.8 miles on I 70 before transitioning to surface roads like Spangler Road and Gerlaugh Road. Expect a good amount of merging and higher speeds on the interstate portion.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Spangler Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Frayne Drive.
Driving Effort5/10
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 26.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.1 miles (Frayne Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Weinland Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Lower Valley Pike): Navigation decision point.
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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: at 0.1 miles (Frayne Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Weinland Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Lower Valley Pike): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. 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 South Vienna, OH before heading back.
