How far is Clarksville, OH from Thornville, OH?

The driving distance from Clarksville, OH to Thornville, OH is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 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
19.28 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.87 mi
23.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.87 mi
Kilometers
23.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.28 mi
Kilometers
31.03 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thornville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-15T23:15
Arrive Thornville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 PM 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 Clarksville
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
Somerset
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Clarksville
9.6 mi
00h 13m
To Thornville
9.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Thornville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Thornville.

  1. 1

    Start on Mainesville Road East

    62 m · 6 sec · Mainesville Road East

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 668

    5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 668

  5. 5

    Continue on South Market Street

    3065 ft · 1 min · South Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    854 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Columbus Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Ohio State Route 13

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Ohio State Route 13

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Columbus Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Columbus Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Columbus Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Thornville.

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio State Route 13
8.35 mi · 43%
State Route 668
5.29 mi · 27%
North Columbus Street
2.21 mi · 11%
Main Street
0.81 mi · 4%
East Columbus Street
0.67 mi · 3%
South Market Street
0.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio State Route 13

Continue on Ohio State Route 13

8.35 mi · 00h 13m

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
+4.4 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 13m from Clarksville
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksville and Partly Cloudy near Thornville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Thornville?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Clarksville and 9.6 miles from Thornville.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksville and Partly Cloudy near Thornville.

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Somerset, 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 Somerset.

BUS

Columbus, OH

62 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Thornville. Straight-line distance: 14.87 mi (23.93 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Clarksville

Human settlement in Clinton County, Ohio, United States of America

Population552
Coordinates39.7053500, -82.2912600
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Thornville

Village in the United States

Population1,007
Coordinates39.8964500, -82.4201500
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Mainesville Road East (-82.291258, 39.705374)
End: East Columbus Street (-82.420157, 39.896365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
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.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.52
Round trip
$5.04
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.52 $5.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.88 $5.77
Premium $4.79 $3.26 $6.51
Diesel $4.30 $2.93 $5.85

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 Clarksville and Thornville. The current time is 23:15:28.

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.