How far is Altoona, OH from Oak Hill, OH?
The driving distance from Altoona, OH to Oak Hill, OH is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Oak Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Oak Hill.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto US 35 East: Gallipolis
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
815 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
2252 ft · 32 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jackson, Oak Hill
1158 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
11 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Front Street
2453 ft · 42 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
15 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Oak Hill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
11 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Oak Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Oak Hill?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Altoona and 9.5 miles from Oak Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Oak Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jackson.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 15.18 mi (24.43 km).
#1 Altoona
Altoona is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1134100, -82.5865500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Hill
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,531 |
| Coordinates | 38.8939600, -82.5734900 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maple Street (-82.573495, 38.89391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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