Origin
Nelsonville, OH
Afternoon in Nelsonville on Thursday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nelsonville, OH to Clearview, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.5 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nelsonville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Nelsonville, OH to Clearview, OH covers 16.5 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nelsonville Bypass, Canal Street, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on Nelsonville Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 16.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nelsonville Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 16.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 33 / Nelsonville Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 33 / Nelsonville Bypass
Merge onto US 33 / Nelsonville Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West Clearview Drive
Turn right onto West Clearview Drive
Navigation decision point
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Hamilton Drive
Turn left onto Hamilton Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nelsonville Bypass | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| Canal Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| East Bentbrook Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Happy Hollow Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Clearview Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nelsonville Bypass
— 12.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelsonville, OH and Clearview, OH.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
50 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Business US 33
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Canal Street
4
Turn left onto SR 691
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Happy Hollow Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge onto US 33
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Nelsonville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 50; SR 32
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Bentbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto West Clearview Drive
498 ft
·
27 sec
·
West Clearview Drive
10
Turn left onto Hamilton Drive
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.12 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
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
Clearview, OH
Afternoon in Clearview on Thursday
Local time
1:37 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
7 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
22m 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 Nelsonville, OH to Clearview, OH covers 16.5 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nelsonville Bypass, Canal Street, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Nelsonville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.56 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 16.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 33 / Nelsonville Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Nelsonville, OH to Clearview, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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