Origin
Higby, OH
Afternoon in Higby on Saturday
Local time
4:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Higby, OH to Chillicothe, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Higby, OH
Samuel Hájnik
Chillicothe, OH
Angel Rkaoz
Trip Overview
The drive from Higby, OH to Chillicothe, OH covers 12.5 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Three Locks Road, South Bridge Street, Higby Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Three Locks Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Three Locks Road | 7.2 mi | 17m |
| South Bridge Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Higby Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Three Locks Road
— 7.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Higby, OH and Chillicothe, OH.
1
Start on Higby Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Higby Road
2
Continue on C-205
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Three Locks Road
3
Continue on C-205
4.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Three Locks Road
4
Continue on US 23 Business; SR 104
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Bridge Street
5
Turn left onto US 50; SR 104
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
US 50; SR 104
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 50; SR 104 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 50; SR 104 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
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
Chillicothe, OH
Afternoon in Chillicothe on Saturday
Local time
4:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
3 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
27m 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?
12.5 mi in 27m 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.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Three Locks Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 12.1 miles in near US 50; SR 104 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Higby, OH to Chillicothe, OH is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 12.1 miles (US 50; SR 104 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 7.2 miles on Three Locks 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 12.1 miles (US 50; SR 104 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chillicothe, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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