Origin
Island Creek, OH
Late night in Island Creek on Friday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Island Creek, OH to Wolf Run, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
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.
Island Creek, OH
Tom Fisk
Wolf Run, OH
Christina & Peter
Trip Overview
Island Creek to Wolf Run is 13.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes via State Route 43, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Ohio, taking you from one part of the Midwest to another without crossing state lines. The drive is primarily on highways, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger trip where time is a factor. You can expect a predictable drive focused on covering ground.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.3 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 (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This trip leans heavily towards highway driving, with 69% of the journey on faster roads. You'll spend a good portion of your 27 minutes on State Route 43, including a continuous stretch of 5 miles on that same road. The route transitions between State Route 43 and County Road 56, then briefly onto SR 152. Expect a predominantly smooth and direct experience, prioritizing forward momentum over winding country lanes. The character is that of a functional connection rather than a leisurely cruise.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 43 and County Road 56. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near SR 152.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (SR 152): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (SR 43; SR 152 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (County Highway 75): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 152
At end of road, turn left onto SR 152
Navigation decision point
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 43; SR 152 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 43; SR 152 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
County Highway 75
Turn right onto County Highway 75
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Township Highway 310
Turn left onto Township Highway 310
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 43 | 5 mi | 7m |
| County Road 56 | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| SR 152 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| County Highway 75 | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Costonia Mt Tabor Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Township Highway 308 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Township Highway 310 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 43
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Creek, OH and Wolf Run, OH.
1
Start on Costonia Mt Tabor Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Costonia Mt Tabor Road
2
Continue on County Road 56
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 56
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 152
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 152
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 43; SR 152
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on SR 43
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 43
6
Turn right onto County Highway 75
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
County Highway 75
7
Turn slight left onto Township Highway 308
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Township Highway 308
8
Turn left onto Township Highway 310
163 ft
·
7 sec
·
Township Highway 310
9
Arrive at destination
Township Highway 310
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 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 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
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.
Destination
Wolf Run, OH
Late night in Wolf Run on Friday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
15 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Island Creek, OH to Wolf Run, OH covers 13.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 43, County Road 56, SR 152. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Island Creek, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.06 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 is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (SR 152): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (SR 43; SR 152 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (County Highway 75): Navigation decision point.
The route from Island Creek, OH to Wolf Run, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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