How far is Kingston, OH from Higby, OH?

The driving distance from Kingston, OH to Higby, OH is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
28.65 mi
00h 42m
Flight
19.34 mi
31.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.34 mi
Kilometers
31.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.65 mi
Kilometers
46.1 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Higby
Thu, Apr 16, 2:41 AM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Thu, Apr 16, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-04-16T01:59
Arrive Higby
Thu, Apr 16, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
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
Chillicothe
OH

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

From Kingston
14.4 mi
00h 21m
To Higby
14.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 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 Kingston and Higby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ing Street

    42 m · 8 sec · West Ing Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    53 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    2150 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    18 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 23 South: Chillicothe

    1416 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Richmond Dale

    1075 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Watson Road

    64 m · 8 sec · Watson Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old US 35

    2 mi · 5 min · Old US 35

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Higby Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Higby Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Higby Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Higby Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Higby Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 South
18 mi · 63%
Main Street
5.79 mi · 20%
Higby Road
2.52 mi · 9%
Old US 35
2.05 mi · 7%
Richmond Dale
0.2 mi · 1%
Watson Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

US 23 South

Keep slight left

11.1 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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
00h 21m from Kingston
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kingston 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 Kingston to Higby?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Kingston and 14.3 miles from Higby.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.74 one way or $7.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

68 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Columbus, OH

70 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

99 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Maysville

102 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Higby. Straight-line distance: 19.34 mi (31.12 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

Village in Ohio, USA

Population1,015
Coordinates39.4739500, -82.9107300
Altitude241
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: Kingston (-82.91073, 39.47395)
End: Higby (-82.86629, 39.19618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.74
Round trip
$7.48
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.74 $7.48
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.28 $8.57
Premium $4.79 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $4.30 $4.35 $8.69

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 Kingston and Higby. The current time is 01:59:09.

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.