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Trip from Thornville, OH to Clarksville, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

19.2 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Thornville, OH, OH

Thornville, OH

Brett Sayles

Downtown Clarksville, OH, OH

Clarksville, OH

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

Thornville, OH to Clarksville, OH is 19.2 miles and takes about 31 minutes via SR 13 and State Route 668, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest hop connects two points within Ohio, making it an easy addition to a larger regional journey or a quick trip on its own. Given its brief length and highway focus, this route is best suited for those looking for efficient travel between these two locations without extensive sightseeing. You'll find this drive straightforward, with minimal complexity and a predictable timeline. Plan for a swift transit that won't consume much of your day.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 13 10.5 mi 15m
State Route 668 5.3 mi 9m
Logan Street 1.2 mi 2m
SR 37 0.8 mi 1m
East Columbus Street 0.7 mi 1m
South Market Street 0.6 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Mainesville Road East <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 13 — 10.5 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thornville, OH and Clarksville, OH.

1

Start on SR 204

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Columbus Street
2

Turn right onto SR 13

11 mi · 15 min · SR 13
3

Continue on US 22; SR 668

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Main Street
4

Turn left onto SR 668

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Market Street
5

Continue on SR 668

5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 668
6

At end of road, turn left onto SR 37; SR 668

0.8 mi · 1 min · SR 37; SR 668
7

At end of road, turn right onto SR 668

1.2 mi · 2 min · Logan Street
8

Turn left onto Mainesville Road East

203 ft · 5 sec · Mainesville Road East
9

Arrive at destination

Mainesville Road East

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 13

Turn right onto SR 13

Navigation decision point

5
11.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 22; SR 668 / West Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 22; SR 668 / West Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
11.4 mi into trip | ~17m in | SR 668 / South Market Street

Turn left onto SR 668 / South Market Street

Navigation decision point

5
17.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | SR 37; SR 668

At end of road, turn left onto SR 37; SR 668

Navigation decision point

5
18 mi into trip | ~29m in | SR 668 / Logan Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 668 / Logan Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.95 one way

$5.90 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $3.33 $6.65
premium $4.99 $3.77 $7.54
diesel $4.80 $3.63 $7.25

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Thornville, OH

Late night in Thornville on Monday

Local time

3:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

NW 7 mph 20% chance Live 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

Clarksville, OH

Late night in Clarksville on Monday

Local time

3:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 5 mph 28% chance Live 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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

31m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of the journey taking place on higher-speed roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on SR 13, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.5 miles. While State Route 668 and Logan Street will play a role, the character of the route is set by the efficiency of the main highways. Expect a relatively smooth and direct experience, characteristic of many Midwestern drives that prioritize getting from point A to point B quickly. The roads are designed for steady travel, not winding scenic detours.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on SR 13.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 13 and State Route 668. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near SR 13.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 31m 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 0.7 miles (SR 13): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (US 22; SR 668 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.4 miles (SR 668 / South Market Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,127 ft 826 ft

Total Climb

391 ft

Total Descent

423 ft

Highest Point

1,127 ft

~9.6 mi in

Elevation Range

301 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Thornville, OH

Full guide →

Arriving in Clarksville, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1816

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on SR 13. 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: at 0.7 miles (SR 13): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (US 22; SR 668 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.4 miles (SR 668 / South Market Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clarksville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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