Origin
South Solon, OH
Night in South Solon on Friday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Solon, OH to London, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Solon, OH
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London, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Solon, OH to London, OH covers 17.4 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Columbus Cincinnati Road, South Charleston Pike, Springfield-Washington C H Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on Columbus Cincinnati Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 17.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbus Cincinnati Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 323 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Solon, OH to London, OH is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 323 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 41 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 42 / East Columbus Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 323 / East Main Street
Turn right onto SR 323 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 41 / Washington Street
Turn right onto SR 41 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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US 42 / East Columbus Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 42 / East Columbus Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Cincinnati Road | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| South Charleston Pike | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Springfield-Washington C H Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West High Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Columbus Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbus Cincinnati Road
— 9.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Solon, OH and London, OH.
1
Start on 4th Alley
133 ft
·
12 sec
·
4th Alley
2
Turn right onto SR 323
239 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 41
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Continue on SR 41
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield-Washington C H Road
5
Continue on SR 41
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Charleston Pike
6
Continue on SR 41
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Church Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 42
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Columbus Road
8
Continue on US 42
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Columbus Cincinnati Road
9
Continue on US 42
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West High Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 42; SR 38; SR 142
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.40 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
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
Night in London on Friday
Local time
10:59 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
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
29m 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 South Solon, OH to London, OH covers 17.4 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbus Cincinnati Road, South Charleston Pike, Springfield-Washington C H Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from South Solon, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.70 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 South Solon, OH to London, OH is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 323 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 41 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 42 / East Columbus Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from South Solon, 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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