Origin
Mount Sterling, OH
Afternoon in Mount Sterling on Friday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Sterling, OH to London, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Sterling, OH
Shashank Brahmavar
London, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick hop between Madison County communities, the 15.8-mile trek from Mount Sterling to London is an efficient way to travel. Expect to spend about 23 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate entirely via local roads like London-Circleville Road and East High Street, completely bypassing the interstate system. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Because both towns are located within the Midwest, the transition is seamless and familiar. This drive is best suited as a simple point-to-point commute or a short afternoon errand run rather than a multi-day excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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
Forget the stress of heavy highway traffic, as this entire route consists of local roads with zero percent highway share. The drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, requiring you to stay attentive as you navigate the transition from Mount Sterling into London. You will not find any long, monotonous stretches here, so keep your focus on the road as the scenery shifts from rural township corridors to the town center. It is a straightforward, functional drive that favors local navigation over high-speed transit. Expect to spend the full 23 minutes managing turns and local intersections rather than cruising at high speeds.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
London-Circleville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mount Sterling, OH to London, OH is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Sterling, OH to London, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| London-Circleville Road | — | — |
| East High Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
London-Circleville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sterling, OH and London, OH.
1
Start on South London Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
South London Street
2
Continue on London-Circleville Road
15 mi
·
23 min
·
London-Circleville Road
3
Turn right onto East High Street
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
East High Street
4
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.90 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
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
London, OH
Afternoon in London on Friday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
35 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
23m 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 Mount Sterling, OH to London, OH covers 15.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are London-Circleville Road, East High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Mount Sterling, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.45 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 Mount Sterling, OH to London, OH is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Sterling, OH to London, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Sterling, OH to London, 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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