Urbana, OH Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Urbana, OH is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 17-mile quick runs to 203-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Urbana, OH head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
203.5 mi
Youngstown, OH
Quickest Drive
29m
Woodstock, OH
Plan Around Urbana, OH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Urbana, OH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Urbana, OH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Urbana, OH
Driving from Urbana, OH
Expect an average of 110 miles and about 2h 14m behind the wheel when leaving Urbana, OH. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 203 miles (3h 58m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Urbana, OH include Youngstown, OH (203.3 mi, 3h 58m) and Woodstock, OH (17.2 mi, 29m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.94 per gallon. For the typical 110-mile trip from Urbana, OH, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Urbana, OH and 5 routes heading into Urbana, OH, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 203 miles.
The longest mapped route from Urbana, OH covers 203 miles and takes approximately 3h 58m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.
The average route from Urbana, OH runs about 110 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.94/gallon for regular), the average 110-mile trip from Urbana, OH costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Urbana, OH include Youngstown, OH and Woodstock, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Urbana, OH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,153
Median Income
$66,768
Median Home Value
$147,300
Median Age
38.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Urbana, OH at a Glance
Founded
1805
Elevation
1,050 ft
Area
8 mi²
Notable People from Urbana, OH
A sampling of people born in Urbana, OH.
Clancy Brown
1959
American actor (born 1959)
Robert L. Eichelberger
1886–1961
United States Army general commanding the US Eighth Army during World War II (1886–1961)
Brand Whitlock
1869–1934
American diplomat (1869-1934)
John Quincy Adams Ward
1830–1910
American sculptor (1830-1910)
W. H. L. Wallace
1821–1862
Union Army general (1821–1862)
Charles T. Hinde
1832–1915
industrialist
Clifford B. Harmon
1866–1945
American businessman (1866–1945)
Robert R. Hitt
1834–1906
American politician
Pete Dye
1925–2020
Golf course architect, amateur golfer (1925–2020)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Urbana, OH.
Urbana Monument Square Historic District
historic district in Urbana, Ohio
Champaign Aviation Museum
aviation museum in Urbana Ohio USA
City data from Wikidata (Q1762816), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Urbana, OH
Urbana is a city in Ohio. It is the county seat of Champaign County.
1 Urbana Monument Square Historic District. The downtown core of Urbana, with a number of Victorian buildings. (updated Nov 2018) 2 Champaign Aviation Museum. A museum dedicated to the history of Aviation, particularly during World War II. The museum is in the process of renovating a B-17 Flying Fortress as of 2018, and has a fully restored B-25, C-47, Stinson 10A, Fairchild F-24, A-26 Invader, and a C-45 Expeditor. (updated Nov 2018) 3 Johnny Appleseed Education Center and Museum, 518 College Way, ☏ +1-937-315-0656, [email protected]. The largest collection of memorabilia and written information about the life of Johnny Appleseed aka John Chapman. (updated Nov 2018) Champaign County Historical Society Museum, 809 E Lawn Ave, ☏ +1 937-653-6721, [email protected]. M Tu 10AM-4PM. (updated Nov 2018)
1 Gloria Theater. (updated Nov 2018) 2 Champaign County Fair, 384 Park Ave, ☏ +1 937-653-2640. Early August. (updated Nov 2018)
1 Yutzy's Cheese House, 1522 US Hwy 36 E, ☏ +1 937-653-4282. A deli. (updated Nov 2018) 2 The Depot Coffee House, 644 Miami St, ☏ +1 937-653-3768. 3 Pappy's. A local pizza place. (updated Nov 2018)
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Urbana, 170 OH-55, ☏ +1 937-652-7828. Indoor pool, fitness center. Complimentary breakfast. $84 (Feb 2022).
Urbana lies on US Route 68. 1 Grimes Field. A small general aviation airport. (updated Aug 2019) The Simon Kenton Trail goes through West Liberty and Bellefontaine to the north, and to Springfield to the south.
Travel tips adapted from Urbana (Ohio) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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