Trip from Kingston, OH to Higby, OH

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are US 35, US 23, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

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 14.3 miles from Kingston, 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 $4.44 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: Are there national parks near the route from Kingston, OH to Higby, OH?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

42m

Distance

28.6 mi

46 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 43m

8 AM

0h 50m

10 AM

0h 45m

12 PM

0h 44m

3 PM

0h 46m

5 PM

0h 49m

8 PM

0h 41m

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 Kingston, OH to Higby, OH covers 28.6 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 35, US 23, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on US 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m 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 42m highway drive covering 28.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 35 and US 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.1 miles on US 35.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and US 23. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 159 / Main Street.

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 28.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (SR 159 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (SR 159): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (SR 207): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 159 / Main Street

Turn right onto SR 159 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4

4.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | SR 159

Enter roundabout onto SR 159

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4

4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | SR 207

Enter roundabout onto SR 207

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4

5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward US 23 South: Chillicothe

Navigation decision point

Toward US 23 South: Chillicothe

5

23.8 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward Richmond Dale

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 126 Toward Richmond Dale

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 Kingston, OH to Higby, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Richmond Dale along the way.

Richmond Dale

23.8 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 35	11.1 mi	11m
US 23	6.7 mi	8m
Main Street	4.2 mi	7m
Higby Road	2.5 mi	6m
Old US 35	2 mi	4m
SR 207	1.1 mi	1m
SR 159	0.4 mi	<1m
Watson Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 35 — 11.1 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, OH and Higby, OH.

1

Start on West Ing Street

139 ft · 8 sec · West Ing Street

2

Turn right onto SR 159

4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

3

Enter roundabout onto SR 159

172 ft · 3 sec · SR 159

4

Continue on SR 159

0.4 mi · 42 sec · SR 159

5

Enter roundabout onto SR 207

59 ft · 1 sec · SR 207

6

Continue on SR 207

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 207

7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 23 South: Chillicothe

8

Merge onto US 23

6.7 mi · 8 min · US 23

9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 35

11 mi · 11 min · US 35

10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 126 Toward Richmond Dale

11

Turn right onto C-207

209 ft · 8 sec · Watson Road

12

Turn right onto Old US 35

2.0 mi · 4 min · Old US 35

13

Turn left onto C-206

1.3 mi · 3 min · Higby Road

14

Continue on C-205

1.2 mi · 2 min · Higby Road

15

Arrive at destination

Higby Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.44 one way

$8.88 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$4.93	$9.85
premium	$4.91	$5.53	$11.05
diesel	$5.61	$6.31	$12.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.6	$3.00	$1.37
Efficient EV	7.2	$2.50	$1.14
EV Truck/SUV	11.4	$4.00	$1.83

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Kingston, OH

Afternoon in Kingston on Thursday

Local time

4:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Higby, OH

Afternoon in Higby on Thursday

Local time

4:31 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

11 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

42m 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 Kingston, OH to Higby, OH covers 28.6 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 35, US 23, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Kingston, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.44 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 28.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (SR 159 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (SR 159): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (SR 207): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

On the drive from Kingston, OH to Higby, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Richmond Dale along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.

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