Urbana to Woodstock is 17.2 miles and takes about 29m via Scioto Street and SR 161, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region and the state of Ohio, making it a straightforward connection. You'll experience a mix of driving environments, so it's a good option if you're looking for a quick transition between two points without a long commitment. Plan for a simple, efficient trip with minimal time on the road.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Scioto Street
6.6 mi
10m
SR 559
5.2 mi
9m
State Route 161
5.2 mi
9m
Milford Road
0.2 mi
<1m
North Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Scioto Street
— 6.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana, OH and Woodstock, OH.
1
Start on US 68
86 ft·1 sec·North Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 36; SR 29
177 ft·3 sec·Scioto Street
3
Continue on US 36; SR 29
1.2 mi·2 min·Scioto Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 29
5.4 mi·8 min·Scioto Street
5
Turn left onto SR 161
0.2 mi·25 sec·Milford Road
6
Continue on SR 161
5.2 mi·9 min·State Route 161
7
Turn slight left onto SR 559
5.2 mi·9 min·SR 559
8
Arrive at destination
SR 559
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 3
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.6 — 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|US 36; SR 29 / Scioto Street
Enter roundabout onto US 36; SR 29 / Scioto Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|SR 29 / Scioto Street
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 29 / Scioto Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
6.6 mi into trip|~10m in|SR 161 / Milford Road
Turn left onto SR 161 / Milford Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
$4.40/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of May 28, 2026
Origin
Urbana, OH
Evening
in Urbana on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Patchy Fog
NE 2 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 11:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 11:19PM EDT until May 28 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Destination
Woodstock, OH
Evening
in Woodstock on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Patchy Fog
N 3 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 11:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 11:19PM EDT until May 28 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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?
About 60% of this route is highway, meaning you'll spend the majority of your 29 minutes cruising at higher speeds. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 6.6 miles on Scioto Street. You'll transition from highway to surface roads, so be prepared for a change in pace as you approach your destination. Expect a steady drive with clear transitions.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Scioto Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 36; SR 29 / Scioto Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Urbana, OH to Woodstock, OH is easy. At 29m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 36; SR 29 / Scioto Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (SR 29 / Scioto Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.6 miles (SR 161 / Milford Road): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Scioto 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 (US 36; SR 29 / Scioto Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (SR 29 / Scioto Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.6 miles (SR 161 / Milford Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodstock, OH before heading back.
