Origin
Clarington, OH
Morning in Clarington on Friday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarington, OH to Malaga, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarington, OH
Israyosoy S.
Malaga, OH
Jiří Dočkal
Trip Overview
The drive from Clarington, OH to Malaga, OH covers 20.6 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 556, State Route 145, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on SR 556. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 20.6 miles, with most of the trip on SR 556 and State Route 145. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.1 miles on SR 556.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 556 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 556 and State Route 145. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 7.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clarington, OH to Malaga, OH is easy. At 34m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 556): Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (SR 800): 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.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 556
Turn left onto SR 556
Navigation decision point
4
20.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
SR 800
Turn right onto SR 800
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 556 | 13.1 mi | 21m |
| State Route 145 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Ohio Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hilight | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| SR 7 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| SR 800 | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
SR 556
— 13.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarington, OH and Malaga, OH.
1
Start on SR 78
240 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
SR 7
3
Turn left onto SR 556
13 mi
·
21 min
·
SR 556
4
Continue on SR 145
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ohio Avenue
5
Continue on SR 145
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 145
6
Continue on SR 26; SR 145
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hilight
7
Turn straight onto SR 145
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on SR 145
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 145
9
Turn right onto SR 800
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
SR 800
10
Arrive at destination
SR 800
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.39 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Malaga, OH
Morning in Malaga on Friday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
8 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
34m 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 Clarington, OH to Malaga, OH covers 20.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 556, State Route 145, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Clarington, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.20 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 Clarington, OH to Malaga, OH is easy. At 34m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 556): Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (SR 800): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clarington, OH to Malaga, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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