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Trip from Hocking, OH to Clearview, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

22m

Distance

13.7 mi

22 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hocking, OH, OH

Hocking, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hocking, OH to Clearview, OH covers 13.7 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 56, South Plains Road, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on SR 56. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 22m highway drive covering 13.7 miles, with most of the trip on SR 56 and South Plains Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.8 miles on SR 56.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 56 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 56 and South Plains Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in near SR 682.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (SR 682): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (US 33; US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4
11.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | SR 682

Enter roundabout onto SR 682

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
11.7 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 33 East, US 50 West, SR 32 West: Pomeroy, Chillicothe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 33 East, US 50 West, SR 32 West: Pome...
4
11.9 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 33; US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Merge onto US 33; US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

6
12.2 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
13.7 mi into trip | ~22m in | Hamilton Drive

Turn left onto Hamilton Drive

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hocking, OH to Clearview, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Chillicothe along the way.

Chillicothe

11.7 mi in | ~19m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 56 9.8 mi 16m
South Plains Road 1.4 mi 2m
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway 1 mi 1m
East Bentbrook Drive 0.6 mi <1m
SR 682 0.5 mi <1m
West Clearview Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Hamilton Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 56 — 9.8 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hocking, OH and Clearview, OH.

1

Start on SR 56

9.8 mi · 16 min · SR 56
2

Turn right onto SR 682

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Plains Road
3

Enter roundabout onto SR 682

108 ft · 3 sec · SR 682
4

Continue on SR 682

0.4 mi · 46 sec · SR 682
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward US 33 East, US 50 West, SR 32 West: Pomeroy, Chillicothe
6

Merge onto US 33; US 50; SR 32

0.3 mi · 18 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32

0.7 mi · 47 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 50; SR 32

0.6 mi · 54 sec · East Bentbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn right onto West Clearview Drive

498 ft · 27 sec · West Clearview Drive
10

Turn left onto Hamilton Drive

55 ft · 2 sec · Hamilton Drive
11

Arrive at destination

Hamilton Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.13 one way

$4.25 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $2.36 $4.72
premium $4.91 $2.65 $5.30
diesel $5.61 $3.02 $6.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66
Efficient EV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55
EV Truck/SUV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Hocking, OH

Afternoon in Hocking on Thursday

Local time

2:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clearview, OH

Afternoon in Clearview on Thursday

Local time

2:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

7 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

22m 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 Hocking, OH to Clearview, OH covers 13.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 56, South Plains Road, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Hocking, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.13 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (SR 682): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (US 33; US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Hocking, OH to Clearview, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Chillicothe along the way.

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