Swan Creek to Durgan is 35.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via State Route 7 South and SR 160, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Ohio, making it a convenient option for a quick regional excursion. The drive is primarily highway-focused, suggesting a straightforward journey with minimal detours. With only a 1-hour travel time and no scheduled stops, this route is ideal for those looking to connect two points efficiently without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Route 7 South
15.4 mi
21m
SR 160
15.3 mi
26m
McCormick Road
1.9 mi
4m
SR 588
0.8 mi
1m
Garfield Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Ewington Road
0.7 mi
2m
Chillicothe Road
0.4 mi
1m
Amos Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
State Route 7 South
— 15.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swan Creek, OH and Durgan, OH.
1
Start on SR 7
15 mi·21 min·State Route 7 South
2
Continue on SR 7
0.8 mi·1 min·Garfield Avenue
3
Continue on SR 7
473 ft·14 sec·Vine Street
4
Turn left onto CR 500
0.4 mi·1 min·Chillicothe Road
5
Turn straight onto SR 588
0.8 mi·1 min·SR 588
6
Turn slight right onto CR 6
1.9 mi·4 min·McCormick Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 160
0.2 mi·35 sec·SR 160
8
Turn left onto SR 160
0.2 mi·22 sec·Jackson Pike
9
Turn right onto SR 160
6.4 mi·11 min·SR 160
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 160
111 ft·2 sec·SR 160
11
Continue on SR 160
8.6 mi·15 min·SR 160
12
Turn slight left onto TR 795
0.2 mi·51 sec·Amos Road
13
Turn left onto CR 149
0.7 mi·2 min·Ewington Road
14
Arrive at destination
CR 149
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Swan Creek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.3 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
16.3 mi into trip|~23m in|CR 500 / Chillicothe Road
Turn left onto CR 500 / Chillicothe Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.4 mi into trip|~30m in|SR 160
At end of road, turn left onto SR 160
Navigation decision point
5
19.7 mi into trip|~30m in|SR 160 / Jackson Pike
Turn left onto SR 160 / Jackson Pike
Navigation decision point
3
19.9 mi into trip|~31m in|SR 160
Turn right onto SR 160
Navigation decision point
4
26.3 mi into trip|~42m in|SR 160
Enter roundabout onto SR 160
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.00 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$6.20
$12.41
premium
$4.99
$7.03
$14.06
diesel
$4.80
$6.76
$13.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.7
0
$3.76
$1.72
Efficient EV
9
0
$3.13
$1.43
EV Truck/SUV
14.3
0
$5.01
$2.29
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Swan Creek, OH
Afternoon
in Swan Creek on Sunday
Local time
1:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Areas Of Fog then Haze
W 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 5:45AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 4:43AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Durgan, OH
Afternoon
in Durgan on Sunday
Local time
1:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Haze
NW 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 5:45AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 4:43AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 1m 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 largely a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey utilizing main roads like State Route 7 South and SR 160. You'll experience a significant stretch of 15.4 miles on State Route 7 South, offering a consistent pace. The profile suggests a smooth, uninterrupted drive for the most part, with McCormick Road likely providing the final segment. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes reaching your destination efficiently over varied scenery or technical road conditions.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on State Route 7 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 7 South and SR 160. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 16.3 miles in near CR 500 / Chillicothe Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m 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: at 16.3 miles (CR 500 / Chillicothe Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (SR 160): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (SR 160 / Jackson Pike): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on State Route 7 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 16.3 miles (CR 500 / Chillicothe Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (SR 160): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (SR 160 / Jackson Pike): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Durgan, OH before heading back.
