How far is Clarington, OH from Malaga, OH?
The driving distance from Clarington, OH to Malaga, OH is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
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Human settlement in Monroe County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarington and Malaga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarington and Malaga.
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Start on Main Street
73 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2914 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Ohio Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Ohio Avenue
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Continue on State Route 145
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 145
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Continue on Hilight
1.1 km · 1 min · Hilight
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 145
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 145
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Turn right
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarington and Malaga.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
13.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Malaga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarington to Malaga?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Beallsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Clarington and 10.3 miles from Malaga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Malaga.
Stop Ideas Near Beallsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarington and Malaga. Straight-line distance: 15.99 mi (25.74 km).
#1 Clarington
Human settlement in Monroe County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 362 |
| Coordinates | 39.7656300, -80.8712100 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Malaga
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 995 |
| Coordinates | 39.8547900, -81.1492700 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malaga (-81.14927, 39.85479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.70 | $5.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.10 | $6.19 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
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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