Origin
Elk, OH
Afternoon in Elk on Saturday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk, OH to Glenwood, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elk, OH
cottonbro studio
Glenwood, OH
Alec Bell
Trip Overview
The drive from Elk, OH to Glenwood, OH covers 27.5 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Road Fork Road, Wolf Run Road, Marrietta Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on Road Fork Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Road Fork Road | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| Wolf Run Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Marrietta Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Woodsfield Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Seneca Lake Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Marietta Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Road Fork Road
— 8.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk, OH and Glenwood, OH.
1
Start on SR 260
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Road Fork Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 78
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodsfield Road
3
Turn right onto SR 147
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Seneca Lake Road
4
Continue on SR 147
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Monroe Street
5
Turn left onto SR 146
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
SR 146
6
Continue on SR 285
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Sarahsville Road
7
Turn straight onto SR 215
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Wolf Run Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto SR 821
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Liberty Street
9
Continue on SR 821
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on SR 821
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Marrietta Road
11
Continue on SR 821
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Marietta Road
12
Arrive at destination
SR 821
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 78 / Woodsfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 78 / Woodsfield Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
SR 147 / Seneca Lake Road
Turn right onto SR 147 / Seneca Lake Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SR 146
Turn left onto SR 146
Navigation decision point
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
SR 821 / Liberty Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 821 / Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.54 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Glenwood, OH
Afternoon in Glenwood on Saturday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
5 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
45m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
27.5 mi in 45m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Road Fork Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in near SR 78 / Woodsfield Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elk, OH to Glenwood, OH is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles (SR 78 / Woodsfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (SR 147 / Seneca Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (SR 146): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Road Fork Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles (SR 78 / Woodsfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (SR 147 / Seneca Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (SR 146): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glenwood, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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