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Trip from Clarksville, OH to Somerset, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

14m

Distance

8.2 mi

13 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

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

Downtown Somerset, OH, OH

Somerset, OH

GERMAN SUAREZ

Trip Overview

The drive from Clarksville, OH to Somerset, OH covers 8.2 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Route 668, SR 668, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on State Route 668. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 14m highway drive covering 8.2 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 668 and SR 668. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.3 miles on State Route 668.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 668 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 668 and SR 668. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near SR 37; SR 668 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 14m 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 1.2 miles (SR 37; SR 668 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (SR 668 / State Route 668): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (US 22; SR 668 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 37; SR 668 / Main Street

Turn left onto SR 37; SR 668 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 668 / State Route 668

Turn right onto SR 668 / State Route 668

Navigation decision point

4
7.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 22; SR 668 / West Main Street

Turn right onto US 22; SR 668 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
8 mi into trip | ~14m in | SR 13 / South Columbus Street

Enter roundabout onto SR 13 / South Columbus Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
8.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | East Sheridan Avenue

Turn left onto East Sheridan Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 668 5.3 mi 9m
SR 668 1.2 mi 2m
Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
South Market Street 0.6 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Sheridan Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
South Columbus Street <0.1 mi <1m
Mainesville Road East <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Route 668 — 5.3 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, OH and Somerset, OH.

1

Start on Mainesville Road East

203 ft · 5 sec · Mainesville Road East
2

Turn right onto SR 668

1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 668
3

Turn left onto SR 37; SR 668

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
4

Turn right onto SR 668

5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 668
5

Continue on SR 668

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Market Street
6

Turn right onto US 22; SR 668

0.2 mi · 15 sec · West Main Street
7

Continue on SR 13

424 ft · 14 sec · South Columbus Street
8

Turn left onto East Sheridan Avenue

489 ft · 21 sec · East Sheridan Avenue
9

Arrive at destination

East Sheridan Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.27 one way

$2.55 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $1.41 $2.82
premium $4.91 $1.58 $3.17
diesel $5.61 $1.81 $3.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.5 0 $0.86 $0.39
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.72 $0.33
EV Truck/SUV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.52

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 15, 2026

Origin

Clarksville, OH

Afternoon in Clarksville on Thursday

Local time

3:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerset, OH

Afternoon in Somerset on Thursday

Local time

3:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

1 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

14m 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 Clarksville, OH to Somerset, OH covers 8.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 668, SR 668, 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 4.1 miles from Clarksville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.27 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 14m 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 1.2 miles (SR 37; SR 668 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (SR 668 / State Route 668): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (US 22; SR 668 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clarksville, OH to Somerset, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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