Origin
London, OH
Morning in London on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from London, OH to South Solon, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
None
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
London, OH
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South Solon, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward trip through the heart of the Midwest, the 17.4-mile journey from London to South Solon, Ohio, is a perfect choice. Expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this a simple day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like Columbus Cincinnati Road, East Columbus Road, and North Church Street, you won't encounter any highway segments. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Ohio towns. It is a practical, no-frills route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently. You will find that the lack of complex logistics makes this an easy drive to fit into any busy schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: none.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 24-minute duration. Since 0% of this 17.4-mile trip takes place on highways, you will be navigating local streets rather than cruising on an interstate. The road maintains a consistent, localized feel as you transition through the Ohio landscape, requiring your full attention on every turn. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of road, the drive feels dynamic and requires constant navigation through the local road network. You should anticipate a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes steady, moderate speeds over high-speed travel.
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.
Columbus Cincinnati Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,151 ft
1,052 ft
Total Climb
130 ft
Total Descent
69 ft
Highest Point
1,151 ft
~13.7 mi in
Elevation Range
99 ft
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 10.8 miles in near North Church Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from London, OH to South Solon, OH is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (SR 323 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (4th Alley): 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.
3
10.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
North Church Street
Turn left onto North Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SR 323 / East Main Street
Turn left onto SR 323 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
4th Alley
Turn left onto 4th Alley
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Cincinnati Road | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| South Charleston Pike | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Springfield-Washington C H Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East High Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Columbus Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbus Cincinnati Road
— 9.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London, OH and South Solon, OH.
1
Start on US 42; SR 38; SR 142
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East High Street
2
Continue on US 42
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Columbus Cincinnati Road
3
Continue on US 42
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Columbus Road
4
Turn left onto North Church Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
5
Continue on SR 41
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Charleston Pike
6
Continue on SR 41
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield-Washington C H Road
7
Continue on SR 41
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Washington Street
8
Turn left onto SR 323
239 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Turn left onto 4th Alley
133 ft
·
9 sec
·
4th Alley
10
Arrive at destination
4th Alley
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.7 mi from London, OH · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.7 miles from London, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Solon, OH
The final approach into South Solon, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around South Solon, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.20 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| premium | $4.79 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
South Solon, OH
Morning in South Solon on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 London, OH to South Solon, OH covers 17.4 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbus Cincinnati Road, South Charleston Pike, Springfield-Washington C H Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from London, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.60 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 London, OH to South Solon, OH is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (SR 323 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (4th Alley): Navigation decision point.
The route from London, OH to South Solon, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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