Origin
Swan Creek, OH
Night in Swan Creek on Friday
Local time
10:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swan Creek, OH to Durgan, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swan Creek, OH
Ahmet Yüksek ✪
Durgan, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Swan Creek to Durgan is 35.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via State Route 7 South and SR 160, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Ohio, making it a convenient option for a quick regional excursion. The drive is primarily highway-focused, suggesting a straightforward journey with minimal detours. With only a 1-hour travel time and no scheduled stops, this route is ideal for those looking to connect two points efficiently without a major time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey utilizing main roads like State Route 7 South and SR 160. You'll experience a significant stretch of 15.4 miles on State Route 7 South, offering a consistent pace. The profile suggests a smooth, uninterrupted drive for the most part, with McCormick Road likely providing the final segment. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes reaching your destination efficiently over varied scenery or technical road conditions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 7 South is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 7 South and SR 160. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 16.3 miles in near CR 500 / Chillicothe Road.
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 1h 1m 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: at 16.3 miles (CR 500 / Chillicothe Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (SR 160): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (SR 160 / Jackson Pike): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
16.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 500 / Chillicothe Road
Turn left onto CR 500 / Chillicothe Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
SR 160
At end of road, turn left onto SR 160
Navigation decision point
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
SR 160 / Jackson Pike
Turn left onto SR 160 / Jackson Pike
Navigation decision point
3
19.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
SR 160
Turn right onto SR 160
Navigation decision point
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
SR 160
Enter roundabout onto SR 160
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 7 South | 15.4 mi | 21m |
| SR 160 | 15.3 mi | 26m |
| McCormick Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| SR 588 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Garfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Ewington Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Chillicothe Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Amos Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 7 South
— 15.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swan Creek, OH and Durgan, OH.
1
Start on SR 7
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Route 7 South
2
Continue on SR 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Garfield Avenue
3
Continue on SR 7
473 ft
·
14 sec
·
Vine Street
4
Turn left onto CR 500
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chillicothe Road
5
Turn straight onto SR 588
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 588
6
Turn slight right onto CR 6
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
McCormick Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 160
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
SR 160
8
Turn left onto SR 160
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Jackson Pike
9
Turn right onto SR 160
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 160
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 160
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
SR 160
11
Continue on SR 160
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
SR 160
12
Turn slight left onto TR 795
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Amos Road
13
Turn left onto CR 149
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ewington Road
14
Arrive at destination
CR 149
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Swan Creek, OH · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Swan Creek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Durgan, OH
The final approach into Durgan, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.56 one way
$11.11 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Durgan, OH
Night in Durgan on Friday
Local time
10:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
5 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
1h 1m 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 Swan Creek, OH to Durgan, OH covers 35.8 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 7 South, SR 160, McCormick Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Swan Creek, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.56 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 is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.3 miles (CR 500 / Chillicothe Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (SR 160): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (SR 160 / Jackson Pike): Navigation decision point.
The route from Swan Creek, OH to Durgan, 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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