Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Clayton, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Troy, OH to Clayton, OH is 13.8 miles and takes about 26 minutes via West Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that’s more about navigating through neighborhoods and connecting local roads than open highway cruising. It's a quick hop perfect for when you need to get from one point to another without a long commitment. Consider this if you're looking for a very straightforward, local transit experience.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| Klinger Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South High Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Rangeline Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Clayton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, OH and Clayton, OH.
Start on I 75 Business; SR 41; SR 55
Continue
Turn slight right onto I 75 Business; SR 41
At end of road, turn right onto SR 41; SR 48
Turn left onto C-89
Turn right onto Rangeline Road
Continue on Rangeline Road
Turn right onto Clayton Street
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 9.6 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto C-89 / Klinger Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Rangeline Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Clayton Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| premium | $4.99 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Troy on Monday
Local time
9:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Clear
Destination
Morning in Clayton on Monday
Local time
9:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Clear
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 route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a "turn-heavy local drive." With 0% highway share, you’ll be navigating primarily local streets like West Main Street and Klinger Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles, also on West Main Street, which offers a brief period of consistent travel before more turns commence. You won't experience the monotony of long highway stretches here; instead, anticipate a more engaged driving experience as you weave through communities.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (C-89 / Klinger Road): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (Rangeline Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
191 ft
Total Descent
106 ft
Highest Point
964 ft
~5.9 mi in
Elevation Range
129 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Troy, OH
Cuisine: sandwich;coffee_shop;donut;breakfast;dessert
Hours: Su-Mo closed, Tu-Sa 07:00-17:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Troy, OH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00, Sa 07:30-20:00, Su 08...
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Troy, OH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 06...
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: bagel;cake;coffee_shop;deli;sandwich
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-14:00
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Hours: Mo-Th 06:00-21:00, Fr 06:00-22:00, Sa 07...
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Troy, OH
Cuisine: american
Hours: Su-Mo closed, Tu-Sa 16:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Troy, OH
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Troy, OH
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
District
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
Guest_house
Near the start, right off the route
Troy, OH
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Troy is a city in the Miami - Scioto basins region of Ohio.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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