Origin
Chester, OH
Afternoon in Chester on Thursday
Local time
3:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, OH to Hobson, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Chester, OH to Hobson, OH covers 12.7 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 7, State Route 248, Hobson Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on SR 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Chester, OH to Hobson, OH covers 12.7 miles and takes about 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.2 miles in near SR 7.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chester, OH to Hobson, OH is easy. At 15m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.6 miles (C-21 / Hobson Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 7
Turn left onto SR 7
Navigation decision point
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
C-21 / Hobson Drive
Turn left onto C-21 / Hobson Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 7 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| State Route 248 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hobson Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 3.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, OH and Hobson, OH.
1
Start on SR 248
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Route 248
2
Turn left onto SR 7
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 7
3
Take the exit
8.7 mi
·
11 min
4
Turn left onto C-21
313 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hobson Drive
5
Arrive at destination
C-21
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Hobson, OH
Afternoon in Hobson on Thursday
Local time
3:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
11 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
15m 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 Chester, OH to Hobson, OH covers 12.7 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 7, State Route 248, Hobson Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Chester, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.97 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 Chester, OH to Hobson, OH is easy. At 15m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.6 miles (C-21 / Hobson Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Chester, OH to Hobson, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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