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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Ing Street
42 m · 8 sec · West Ing Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
53 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2150 ft · 43 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
18 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 23 South: Chillicothe
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Richmond Dale
1075 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Watson Road
64 m · 8 sec · Watson Road
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Turn right onto Old US 35
2 mi · 5 min · Old US 35
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Turn left onto Higby Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Higby Road
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Continue on Higby Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Higby Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chillicothe.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Columbus, OH
Ashland Transportation Center
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Higby. Straight-line distance: 19.34 mi (31.12 km).
#1 Kingston
Village in Ohio, USA
| Population | 1,015 |
| Coordinates | 39.4739500, -82.9107300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Higby
Higby is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1961800, -82.8662900 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Higby (-82.86629, 39.19618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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