How far is Chillicothe, OH from Higby, OH?

The driving distance from Chillicothe, OH to Higby, OH is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.5 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.32 mi
18.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.32 mi
Kilometers
18.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.5 mi
Kilometers
20.11 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Higby
Thu, Apr 16, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Chillicothe
Thu, Apr 16, 2:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chillicothe
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Higby
Thu, Apr 16, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chillicothe
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Londonderry
OH

City in Ohio, United States of America

From Chillicothe
6.3 mi
00h 13m
To Higby
6.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chillicothe and Higby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chillicothe and Higby.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2316 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Bridge Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Three Locks Road

    4.8 mi · 12 min · Three Locks Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Three Locks Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Three Locks Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Higby Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Higby Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Higby Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chillicothe and Higby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Three Locks Road
7.16 mi · 57%
South Bridge Street
3.7 mi · 30%
Higby Road
1.2 mi · 10%
West Main Street
0.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Three Locks Road

Continue on Three Locks Road

4.82 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Londonderry
00h 13m from Chillicothe
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chillicothe and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Higby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chillicothe to Higby?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Londonderry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Chillicothe and 6.3 miles from Higby.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chillicothe and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Higby.

Stop Ideas Near Londonderry

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Londonderry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Londonderry.

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

63 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Columbus, OH

79 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

88 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

99 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chillicothe and Higby. Straight-line distance: 11.32 mi (18.21 km).

Chillicothe

#1 Chillicothe

City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States

Population21,647
Coordinates39.3331200, -82.9824000
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
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#2 Higby

Higby is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1961800, -82.8662900
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Chillicothe (-82.9824, 39.33312)
End: Higby (-82.86629, 39.19618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.26
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.63 $3.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.87 $3.73
Premium $4.79 $2.11 $4.22
Diesel $4.30 $1.89 $3.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chillicothe and Higby. The current time is 01:57:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.