Origin
Mount Vernon, OH
Late night in Mount Vernon on Friday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, OH to Oak Hill, OH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, OH
Michaela Schmidt
Oak Hill, OH
Circe Denyer
Trip Overview
This short 14-mile drive from Mount Vernon to Oak Hill in Ohio is easily manageable as a day trip, taking only about 28 minutes to complete. With no highway driving involved, expect a local road experience that's perfect for a quick hop. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, making it an economical choice. Given its brevity and turn-heavy profile, this route is best suited for a single, straightforward journey rather than an overnight split. It offers a convenient connection within the Midwest region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, as indicated by its profile. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 14 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.3 miles along Coshocton Road. This suggests a journey with frequent changes in direction rather than long, straightaways. Expect to be engaged with the driving as you weave through local thoroughfares like Coshocton Road, Cavallo Road, and East High Street.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 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 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 36; SR 229 / East High Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 36; SR 229 / East High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 36 / North Park Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 36 / Coshocton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36; SR 229 / East High Street
Right onto US 36; SR 229 / East High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36 / North Park Street
Turn left onto US 36 / North Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 36 / Coshocton Road
Turn slight right onto US 36 / Coshocton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coshocton Road | 11.3 mi | 18m |
| Cavallo Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| East High Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Park Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coshocton Road
— 11.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, OH and Oak Hill, OH.
1
Start on US 36; SR 3
313 ft
·
12 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue on US 36; SR 229
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East High Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 36
344 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Park Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right onto US 36
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Coshocton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left
470 ft
·
13 sec
6
Turn right
168 ft
·
4 sec
7
Continue on Cavallo Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Cavallo Road
8
Arrive at destination
Cavallo Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 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 | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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
Oak Hill, OH
Late night in Oak Hill on Friday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
18 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
28m 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 Vernon, OH to Oak Hill, OH covers 14 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coshocton Road, Cavallo 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 miles from Mount Vernon, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.17 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 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 36; SR 229 / East High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 36 / North Park Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 36 / Coshocton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mount Vernon, OH to Oak Hill, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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