Origin
Clay, OH
Late night in Clay on Friday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clay, OH to Altoona, OH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clay, OH
Haberdoedas Photography
Altoona, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Clay, OH to Altoona, OH covers 16.3 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 93, US 35, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on SR 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 16.3 miles, with most of the trip on SR 93 and US 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.4 miles on SR 93.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 93 and US 35. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 93.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 93): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (SR 32; SR 124 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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 93
Turn right onto SR 93
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 32; SR 124 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Merge onto SR 32; SR 124 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 35: Gallipolis, Chillicothe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 35: Gallipolis, Chillicothe
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward SR 93: Coalton, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 93: Coalton, Jackson
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clay, OH and Altoona, OH, road signs point toward Chillicothe and Jackson.
Chillicothe
9 mi in
|
~13m
Jackson
11.5 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 93 | 11.4 mi | 17m |
| US 35 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 93
— 11.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay, OH and Altoona, OH.
1
Start on this road
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 93
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 93
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
4
Merge onto SR 32; SR 124
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 35: Gallipolis, Chillicothe
6
Keep slight left at fork
419 ft
·
13 sec
7
Merge onto US 35
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 35
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward SR 93: Coalton, Jackson
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 93
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 93
10
Turn right onto SR 93
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
SR 93
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.06 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
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
Altoona, OH
Late night in Altoona on Friday
Local time
3:33 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
6 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
25m 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 Clay, OH to Altoona, OH covers 16.3 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 93, US 35, 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 8.1 miles from Clay, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.53 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 93): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (SR 32; SR 124 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clay, OH and Altoona, OH, road signs point toward Chillicothe and Jackson.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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