Origin
Clearview, OH
Afternoon in Clearview on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clearview, OH to Nelsonville, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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.
Nelsonville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Clearview, OH to Nelsonville, OH covers 16.8 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 US 33, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, Business US 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on US 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 16.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 33 and James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.8 miles on US 33.
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.
US 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 33 and James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Clearview Drive.
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 16.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 (West Clearview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Clearview Drive
Turn right onto West Clearview Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward SR 78, SR 691: Nelsonville, Buchel, Nelsonville Business Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 78, SR 691: Nelsonville, Buchel, Nels...
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 78; SR 691 / Happy Hollow Road
Turn sharp left onto SR 78; SR 691 / Happy Hollow Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clearview, OH and Nelsonville, OH, road signs point toward Buchel and Nelsonville Business Route.
Buchel
14.3 mi in
|
~18m
Nelsonville Business Route
14.3 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 33 | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Business US 33 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Bentbrook Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Happy Hollow Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Clearview Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 33
— 10.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearview, OH and Nelsonville, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Drive
55 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hamilton Drive
2
Turn right onto West Clearview Drive
498 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Clearview Drive
3
Turn left onto US 50; SR 32
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Bentbrook Drive
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 32
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 33
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward SR 78, SR 691: Nelsonville, Buchel, Nelsonville Business Route
7
Turn sharp left onto SR 78; SR 691
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Happy Hollow Road
8
Turn right onto Business US 33
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Business US 33
9
Turn right
50 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn left
85 ft
·
6 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.21 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.89 | $5.79 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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
Nelsonville, OH
Afternoon in Nelsonville on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
7 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
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 Clearview, OH to Nelsonville, OH covers 16.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 33, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, Business US 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Clearview, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.61 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 16.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 (West Clearview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clearview, OH and Nelsonville, OH, road signs point toward Buchel and Nelsonville Business Route.
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