Origin
Harpster, OH
Evening in Harpster on Friday
Local time
7:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harpster, OH to South Park, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harpster, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
South Park, OH
Arturo Añez.
Trip Overview
Harpster, OH to South Park, OH is 9.7 miles and takes about 15 minutes via US 23 and State Route 199, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick, same-day trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Ohio. You'll find the drive is primarily on highways, making it a straightforward journey. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into a day, whether you're heading out in the morning or looking for a quick afternoon excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 66% of the drive being on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 3.4 miles on US 23, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, you'll also navigate through sections on State Route 199 and Wyandot Street, which may offer a slight change in scenery or pace as you approach your destination. Expect a mostly direct and efficient drive, characteristic of its highway-centric nature.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and State Route 199. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 294 / Wyandot Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harpster, OH to South Park, OH is easy. At 15m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 294 / Wyandot Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.1 miles (SR 199 / State Route 199): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 294 / Wyandot Street
Turn left onto SR 294 / Wyandot Street
Navigation decision point
3
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 199 / State Route 199
Turn left onto SR 199 / State Route 199
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| State Route 199 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Wyandot Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Fairview Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant View Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Highway 119 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Fairview Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 3.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harpster, OH and South Park, OH.
1
Start on County Highway 119
397 ft
·
21 sec
·
County Highway 119
2
Turn left onto SR 294
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Wyandot Street
3
Turn left onto US 23
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 23
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
5
Turn left onto SR 199
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 199
6
Continue on SR 199
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Pleasant View Street
7
Turn slight left onto SR 199
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fairview Street
8
Arrive at destination
West Fairview Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.01 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
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.
Destination
South Park, OH
Evening in South Park on Friday
Local time
7:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
17 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
15m 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 Harpster, OH to South Park, OH covers 9.7 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, State Route 199, Wyandot 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 4.8 miles from Harpster, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.51 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.
The drive from Harpster, OH to South Park, OH is easy. At 15m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 294 / Wyandot Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.1 miles (SR 199 / State Route 199): Navigation decision point.
The route from Harpster, OH to South Park, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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