Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 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.
West Milton, OH
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Clayton, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
West Milton to Clayton is 14.9 miles and takes about 29 minutes via North Miami Street/South High Street/Klinger Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief duration and local road focus, this drive is best suited for a quick local excursion rather than a dedicated road trip. You won't be spending much time on major highways, making it a straightforward journey for a single day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Miami Street | 10 mi | 17m |
| South High Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Klinger Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Rangeline Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Clayton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Hamilton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Milton, OH and Clayton, OH.
Start on West Hamilton Street
Turn left onto SR 48
Continue on 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 0 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 48 / North Miami 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
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $2.84 | $5.69 |
| premium | $5.43 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
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
Evening in West Milton on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 10:57AM EDT until May 30 at 9:12PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Evening in Clayton on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 10:57AM EDT until May 30 at 9:12PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with zero highway share, meaning you'll be navigating primarily through town and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10 miles on North Miami Street. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to turns and local traffic, rather than long periods of cruising on open highways. The journey progresses through familiar local landscapes without significant changes in road type.
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 early in the drive near SR 48 / North Miami Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m 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: near the start (SR 48 / North Miami Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (C-89 / Klinger Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (Rangeline Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
185 ft
Total Descent
168 ft
Highest Point
940 ft
~13.8 mi in
Elevation Range
92 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
West Milton, OH
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 09:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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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