Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tawawa, OH
Wilfried Mbaihornom
Jackson Center, OH
RDNE Stock project
The drive from Tawawa, OH to Jackson Center, OH covers 18.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 29, Shroyer Road, Pasco-Montra Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on SR 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 29 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Shroyer Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Pasco-Montra Road | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Maplewood Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Tawawa-Maplewood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| SR 706 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Tawawa, OH and Jackson Center, OH.
Start on CR 19
Turn left onto SR 29
At end of road, turn right onto SR 706
Turn left onto C-16
Turn right onto SR 47
Continue on SR 65
Turn left onto SR 65
Continue on SR 65
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 29
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto SR 706
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto C-16 / Pasco-Montra Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 47 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 65 / Shroyer Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Tawawa on Saturday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Jackson Center on Saturday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
18.1 mi in 33m — 31% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: SR 29.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 29.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 29): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (SR 706): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (C-16 / Pasco-Montra Road): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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