How far is Glouster, OH from Nelsonville, OH?
The driving distance from Glouster, OH to Nelsonville, OH is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glouster and Nelsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glouster and Nelsonville.
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Start on West Main Street
89 m · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Lake Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Burr Oak Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Burr Oak Boulevard
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Turn right onto Burr Oak Boulevard
43 m · 10 sec · Burr Oak Boulevard
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Continue on Burr Oak Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Burr Oak Boulevard
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Canal Street
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Turn right
15 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
26 m · 6 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 Glouster and Nelsonville.
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
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4.51 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Glouster and Sunny near Nelsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glouster to Nelsonville?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Buchtel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Glouster and 6.3 miles from Nelsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.65 one way or $3.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glouster and Sunny near Nelsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Buchtel
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 Buchtel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glouster and Nelsonville. Straight-line distance: 8.43 mi (13.57 km).
#1 Glouster
City in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,779 |
| Coordinates | 39.5031300, -82.0845900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nelsonville
City in Athens County, Ohio, USA
| Population | 5,119 |
| Coordinates | 39.4586800, -82.2318200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelsonville (-82.23182, 39.45868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.74 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
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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