Origin
Christiansburg, OH
Evening in Christiansburg on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Christiansburg, OH to Urbana, OH
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Urbana, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Christiansburg, OH to Urbana, OH covers 17.3 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Troy Pike, US 36, State Route 560 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on Old Troy Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
8.7 miles from Christiansburg, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Christiansburg, OH to Urbana, OH covers 17.3 miles and takes about 24m, 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 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Troy Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near SR 235 / State Route 235.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (SR 235 / State Route 235): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (C-18 / Christiansburg Jackson Road): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (SR 560 / State Route 560): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 235 / State Route 235
Turn left onto SR 235 / State Route 235
Navigation decision point
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
C-18 / Christiansburg Jackson Road
Turn right onto C-18 / Christiansburg Jackson Road
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 560 / State Route 560
Turn left onto SR 560 / State Route 560
Navigation decision point
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 36
Turn right onto US 36
Navigation decision point
4
17.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 68 / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 68 / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Troy Pike | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| US 36 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| State Route 560 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Troy Urbana Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Pike Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Christiansburg Jackson Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| State Route 235 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Troy Pike
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Christiansburg, OH and Urbana, OH.
1
Start on SR 55
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pike Street
2
Turn left onto SR 235
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Route 235
3
Turn right onto C-18
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Christiansburg Jackson Road
4
Turn right onto C-193
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Urbana Road
5
Continue on C-193
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Troy Pike
6
Turn left onto SR 560
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 560
7
Turn right onto US 36
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 36
8
Enter roundabout onto US 68
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on US 68
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 68
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.7 miles from Christiansburg, OH, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.7 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Urbana, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Christiansburg, OH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Christiansburg, OH
This is one driving day of about 17.3 miles and 24m.
At 17.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Old Troy Pike for about 5.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.7 mi from Christiansburg, OH · 12m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.7 miles from Christiansburg, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Urbana, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Urbana, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.68 one way
$5.37 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
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.
Destination
Urbana, OH
Evening in Urbana on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
18 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
24m 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 Christiansburg, OH to Urbana, OH covers 17.3 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Troy Pike, US 36, State Route 560. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Christiansburg, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.68 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.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (SR 235 / State Route 235): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (C-18 / Christiansburg Jackson Road): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (SR 560 / State Route 560): Navigation decision point.
The route from Christiansburg, OH to Urbana, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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