Trip from Hobson, OH to Racine, OH

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are West Main Street, SR 124, Powell Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Hobson, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Hobson, OH to Racine, OH?

The route from Hobson, OH to Racine, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

24m

Distance

12.7 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

Save up to 7 min

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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hobson, OH to Racine, OH covers 12.7 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 West Main Street, SR 124, Powell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on West Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.97 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.7 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 (10%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 12.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 1.4 miles in near South 2nd Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hobson, OH to Racine, OH is easy. At 24m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (South 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (SR 833 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | South 2nd Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto South 2nd Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

2.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | SR 833 / West Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 833 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Main Street	9.5 mi	17m
SR 124	0.7 mi	1m
Powell Street	0.6 mi	1m
General Hartinger Parkway	0.6 mi	1m
South 2nd Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
North 2nd Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Hobson Drive	0.3 mi	<1m
Elm Street	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: West Main Street — 9.5 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hobson, OH and Racine, OH.

1

Start on C-21

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Hobson Drive

2

Continue on Powell Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Powell Street

3

Continue on General Hartinger Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · General Hartinger Parkway

4

At end of road, turn left onto South 2nd Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · South 2nd Avenue

5

Turn slight right onto North 2nd Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 2nd Avenue

6

Continue on West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

7

At end of road, turn right onto SR 833

8.9 mi · 15 min · West Main Street

8

Continue on SR 124

0.7 mi · 1 min · SR 124

9

Turn left onto SR 124

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Elm Street

10

Arrive at destination

Elm Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.97 one way

$3.94 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$2.19	$4.38
premium	$4.91	$2.45	$4.91
diesel	$5.61	$2.80	$5.61

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.8	$1.33	$0.61
Efficient EV	3.2	$1.11	$0.51
EV Truck/SUV	5.1	$1.78	$0.81

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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Hobson, OH

Late night in Hobson on Friday

Local time

12:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Racine, OH

Late night in Racine on Friday

Local time

12:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

29 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

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 Hobson, OH to Racine, OH covers 12.7 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Main Street, SR 124, Powell Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Hobson, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.97 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 Hobson, OH to Racine, OH is easy. At 24m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (South 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (SR 833 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Hobson, OH to Racine, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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