Origin
Howard, OH
Morning in Howard on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Howard, OH to Oak Hill, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
5.2 mi
8 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Howard, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Oak Hill, OH
Circe Denyer
Trip Overview
The drive from Howard, OH to Oak Hill, OH covers 5.2 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coshocton Road, Cavallo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on Coshocton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 5.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 5.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coshocton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 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 0.1 miles in near US 36 / Coshocton Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Howard, OH to Oak Hill, OH is easy. At 13m with 0% 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 (US 36 / Coshocton Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: 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.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36 / Coshocton Road
Turn right onto US 36 / Coshocton Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coshocton Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Cavallo Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Coshocton Road
— 2.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard, OH and Oak Hill, OH.
1
Start on this road
269 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 36
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Coshocton Road
3
Turn left
470 ft
·
13 sec
4
Turn right
168 ft
·
4 sec
5
Continue on Cavallo Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Cavallo Road
6
Arrive at destination
Cavallo Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.81 one way
$1.61 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $0.90 | $1.79 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.00 | $2.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| Efficient EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Oak Hill, OH
Morning in Oak Hill on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
28 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
13m 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 Howard, OH to Oak Hill, OH covers 5.2 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coshocton Road, Cavallo Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.6 miles from Howard, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.81 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 Howard, OH to Oak Hill, OH is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 36 / Coshocton Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Howard, OH to Oak Hill, 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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