Origin
Chillicothe, OH
Late night in Chillicothe on Friday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chillicothe, OH to Higby, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chillicothe, OH
Angel Rkaoz
Higby, OH
Samuel Hájnik
Trip Overview
The drive from Chillicothe, OH to Higby, OH covers 12.5 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Three Locks Road, South Bridge Street, Higby Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Three Locks Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 12.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Three Locks Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 50; US 23 Business; SR 104 / South Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chillicothe, OH to Higby, OH is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 50; US 23 Business; SR 104 / South Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (C-205 / Three Locks Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 50; US 23 Business; SR 104 / South Bridge Street
Turn right onto US 50; US 23 Business; SR 104 / South Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
C-205 / Three Locks Road
At end of road, turn left onto C-205 / Three Locks Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Three Locks Road | 7.2 mi | 17m |
| South Bridge Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Higby Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Three Locks Road
— 7.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillicothe, OH and Higby, OH.
1
Start on US 50; SR 104
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 50; US 23 Business; SR 104
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Bridge Street
3
Continue on C-205
4.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Three Locks Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto C-205
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Three Locks Road
5
Continue on C-205
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Higby Road
6
Arrive at destination
Higby Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
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
Higby, OH
Late night in Higby on Friday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Chillicothe, OH to Higby, OH covers 12.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Three Locks Road, South Bridge Street, Higby Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Chillicothe, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.94 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 Chillicothe, OH to Higby, OH is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 50; US 23 Business; SR 104 / South Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (C-205 / Three Locks Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Chillicothe, OH to Higby, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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