Origin
Shenandoah, OH
Morning in Shenandoah on Saturday
Local time
9:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shenandoah, OH to Bethlehem, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shenandoah, OH
Brett Sayles
Bethlehem, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shenandoah, OH to Bethlehem, OH covers 16.2 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 96, State Route 61, South Gamble Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on SR 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 16.2 miles, with most of the trip on SR 96 and State Route 61. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on SR 96.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 96 and State Route 61. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near SR 96.
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 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (SR 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.5 miles (SR 61 / South Gamble Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (SR 61 / State Route 61): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 96
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 96
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 61 / South Gamble Street
Turn left onto SR 61 / South Gamble Street
Navigation decision point
3
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 61 / State Route 61
Turn right onto SR 61 / State Route 61
Navigation decision point
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 96 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| State Route 61 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| South Gamble Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| SR 13 | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 96
— 8.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah, OH and Bethlehem, OH.
1
Start on SR 13
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 13
2
Continue on SR 96
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 96
3
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 96
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 96
4
Turn left onto SR 61
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Gamble Street
5
Turn right onto SR 61
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 61
6
Turn left
71 ft
·
5 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.03 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
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
Bethlehem, OH
Morning in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
9:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
26 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
25m 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 Shenandoah, OH to Bethlehem, OH covers 16.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 96, State Route 61, South Gamble Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Shenandoah, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.51 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 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (SR 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.5 miles (SR 61 / South Gamble Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (SR 61 / State Route 61): Navigation decision point.
The route from Shenandoah, OH to Bethlehem, 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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