Origin
Grosvenor, OH
Afternoon in Grosvenor on Thursday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosvenor, OH to Nelsonville, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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 Grosvenor, OH to Nelsonville, OH covers 12.2 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 33, South Plains Road, Business US 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on US 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Grosvenor, OH to Nelsonville, OH covers 12.2 miles and takes about 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near SR 682 / North North Plains Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (SR 682 / North North Plains Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 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.
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 682 / North North Plains Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 682 / North North Plains Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
10 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m 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 Grosvenor, OH and Nelsonville, OH, road signs point toward Buchel and Nelsonville Business Route.
Buchel
9.7 mi in
|
~15m
Nelsonville Business Route
9.7 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 33 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| South Plains Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Business US 33 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South North Plains Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Happy Hollow Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North North Plains Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Armitage Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 33
— 5.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosvenor, OH and Nelsonville, OH.
1
Start on T-404
57 ft
·
2 sec
·
Armitage Road
2
Turn right onto SR 682
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Plains Road
3
Continue on SR 682
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South North Plains Road
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 682
219 ft
·
5 sec
·
North North Plains Road
5
Continue on SR 682
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North North Plains Road
6
Enter roundabout
295 ft
·
7 sec
7
Continue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
8
Merge onto US 33
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 33
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward SR 78, SR 691: Nelsonville, Buchel, Nelsonville Business Route
10
Turn sharp left onto SR 78; SR 691
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Happy Hollow Road
11
Turn right onto Business US 33
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Business US 33
12
Turn right
50 ft
·
9 sec
13
Turn left
85 ft
·
6 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.1 mi from Grosvenor, OH · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.1 miles from Grosvenor, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nelsonville, OH
The final approach into Nelsonville, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Nelsonville, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.79 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 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
20m 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 Grosvenor, OH to Nelsonville, OH covers 12.2 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 33, South Plains Road, Business US 33. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Grosvenor, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.89 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 20m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (SR 682 / North North Plains Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Grosvenor, OH and Nelsonville, OH, road signs point toward Buchel and Nelsonville Business Route.
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