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Trip from Burton Station, OH to South Russell, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

16.7 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great 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 28m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

Downtown Burton Station, OH, OH

Burton Station, OH

Gawon Lee

Downtown South Russell, OH, OH

South Russell, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

The drive from Burton Station, OH to South Russell, OH covers 16.7 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 87, Chillicothe Road, Burton-Windsor Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on SR 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 30m highway drive covering 16.7 miles, with most of the trip on SR 87 and Chillicothe Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.4 miles on SR 87.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 87 and Chillicothe Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near North Cheshire Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Burton Station, OH to South Russell, OH is easy. At 30m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (North Cheshire Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SR 87): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (SR 87): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | North Cheshire Street

Turn left onto North Cheshire Street

Navigation decision point

6
2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | SR 87

Enter roundabout onto SR 87

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
2.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | SR 87

Right onto SR 87

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
13.1 mi into trip | ~23m in | SR 306 / Chillicothe Road

Turn left onto SR 306 / Chillicothe Road

Navigation decision point

3
15.3 mi into trip | ~27m in | Bell Road

Turn right onto Bell Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 87 10.4 mi 17m
Chillicothe Road 2.2 mi 3m
Burton-Windsor Road 2.1 mi 4m
Bell Road 1.4 mi 3m
Goodwin Street 0.5 mi 1m
North Cheshire Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 87 — 10.4 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burton Station, OH and South Russell, OH.

1

Start on CR 14

2.1 mi · 4 min · Burton-Windsor Road
2

Continue on Goodwin Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Goodwin Street
3

Turn left onto North Cheshire Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · North Cheshire Street
4

Enter roundabout onto SR 87

0.1 mi · 23 sec · SR 87
5

Continue on SR 87

10 mi · 16 min · SR 87
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto SR 306

2.2 mi · 3 min · Chillicothe Road
7

Turn right onto Bell Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Bell Road
8

Arrive at destination

Bell Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.59 one way

$5.18 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $2.88 $5.75
premium $4.91 $3.23 $6.46
diesel $5.61 $3.69 $7.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.46 $0.67
EV Truck/SUV 6.7 0 $2.34 $1.07

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 Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Burton Station, OH

Night in Burton Station on Friday

Local time

9:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Russell, OH

Night in South Russell on Friday

Local time

9:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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

30m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Burton Station, OH to South Russell, OH covers 16.7 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 87, Chillicothe Road, Burton-Windsor Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Burton Station, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Burton Station, OH to South Russell, OH is easy. At 30m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (North Cheshire Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SR 87): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (SR 87): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Burton Station, OH to South Russell, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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