Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rio Grande, OH
Kelsey
Mapleshade, OH
Leslie Drager
Rio Grande, OH to Mapleshade, OH is 17.2 miles and takes about 20m via US 35, SR 7, and SR 735, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region and the state of Ohio, offering a straightforward connection between two points. If you're looking for a quick transit that utilizes primarily highway driving, this route fits the bill. It’s a practical option for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss and a low fuel cost.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 35 | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| SR 7 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| SR 735 | 1 mi | 1m |
| West College Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Municipal Route 60 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Grande, OH and Mapleshade, OH.
Start on SR 325
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 35
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 735
Turn right onto SR 7
Turn left onto MR 60
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 35
Merge point - match speed before joining
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 735
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto SR 7
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MR 60 / Municipal Route 60
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| premium | $5.43 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Rio Grande on Wednesday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:50PM EDT until April 27 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Evening in Mapleshade on Wednesday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:50PM EDT until April 27 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 94% of the journey on faster roads like US 35. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.8 miles on US 35, allowing for a consistent pace. The route generally maintains a highway feel, making it efficient for covering the 17.2 miles. Expect minimal interruptions as you navigate through this section of Ohio.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and SR 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m 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: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 13.8 miles (SR 735): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
251 ft
Total Descent
341 ft
Highest Point
749 ft
~4.9 mi in
Elevation Range
186 ft
Gallipolis is a village of 3,600 people (2019) in Gallia County, in Southeast Ohio. It is just across the Ohio River from Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The name Gallipolis is from the French for "city of the Gauls" because it was settled by a group of French pioneers known as the "French 500". Most of the French 500 died within a couple years due to their lack of preparedness for life on the frontier, but the city has endured.
Founded 1990
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
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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