Pomeroy to Racine is 8.8 miles and takes about 15 minutes via East Main Street/SR 124, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward local drive, mostly on well-traveled roads. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger trip without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Main Street
8 mi
13m
SR 124
0.7 mi
1m
Elm Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Court Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
West 2nd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomeroy, OH and Racine, OH.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
15 ft·3 sec·West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Court Street
238 ft·17 sec·Court Street
3
Turn left onto SR 833
8.0 mi·13 min·East Main Street
4
Continue on SR 124
0.7 mi·1 min·SR 124
5
Turn left onto SR 124
0.1 mi·14 sec·Elm Street
6
Arrive at destination
Elm Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 2
2 decision points cluster around mile 0 — 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|Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 833 / East Main Street
Turn left onto SR 833 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.70 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg3 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$1.53
$3.05
premium
$4.99
$1.73
$3.46
diesel
$4.80
$1.66
$3.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
2.6
0
$0.92
$0.42
Efficient EV
2.2
0
$0.77
$0.35
EV Truck/SUV
3.5
0
$1.23
$0.56
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Pomeroy, OH
Night
in Pomeroy on Monday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 2 mph44% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Racine, OH
Night
in Racine on Monday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 3 mph60% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM 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
15m 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 route is characterized by a high percentage of local road driving, with only about 7% on highways. The drive is described as 'turn-heavy,' indicating frequent changes in direction and road names. You'll primarily navigate East Main Street, SR 124, and Elm Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles on East Main Street. The overall feel is that of a local drive, likely passing through residential and commercial areas rather than expansive rural landscapes.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on East Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pomeroy, OH to Racine, OH is easy. At 15m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 833 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
592 ft564 ft
Total Climb
68 ft
Total Descent
63 ft
Highest Point
592 ft
~3.8 mi in
Elevation Range
28 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on East Main Street. 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 (Court Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 833 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Racine, OH before heading back.
