Origin
Roads, OH
Late night in Roads on Friday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roads, OH to Oak Hill, OH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roads, OH
Diego Girón
Oak Hill, OH
Circe Denyer
Trip Overview
The drive from Roads, OH to Oak Hill, OH covers 18.3 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, SR 124 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on East Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 18.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 11 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 early in the drive near SR 124; SR 327.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 124; SR 327): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 124): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (SR 32; SR 124 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 124; SR 327
Turn right onto SR 124; SR 327
Navigation decision point
8
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 124
Take the ramp onto SR 124 toward SR 32 West, SR 124 West: Jackson
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 32 West, SR 124 West: Jackson
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 32; SR 124 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Merge onto SR 32; SR 124 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward SR 93: Jackson, Oak Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 93: Jackson, Oak Hill
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 93 / East Main Street
Turn left onto SR 93 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 11 mi | 16m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| SR 124 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roads, OH and Oak Hill, OH.
1
Start on this road
38 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 124; SR 327
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
SR 124; SR 327
3
Take the ramp onto SR 124
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 124
Toward SR 32 West, SR 124 West: Jackson
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto SR 32; SR 124
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward SR 93: Jackson, Oak Hill
6
Turn left onto SR 93
11 mi
·
16 min
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on SR 93
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Front Street
8
Turn right onto SR 279
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
Maple Street
9
Arrive at destination
SR 279
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.84 one way
$5.68 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 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 | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
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
Oak Hill, OH
Late night in Oak Hill on Friday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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
26m 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 Roads, OH to Oak Hill, OH covers 18.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, SR 124. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Roads, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.84 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 26m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 124; SR 327): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 124): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (SR 32; SR 124 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Roads, 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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