How far is Mapleshade, OH from Rio Grande, OH?

The driving distance from Mapleshade, OH to Rio Grande, OH is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
14.14 mi
00h 19m
Flight
11.68 mi
18.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.68 mi
Kilometers
18.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.14 mi
Kilometers
22.76 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rio Grande
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Mapleshade
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mapleshade
2026-04-23T08:03
Arrive Rio Grande
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mapleshade
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spring Valley
OH

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

From Mapleshade
7.1 mi
00h 09m
To Rio Grande
7 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mapleshade and Rio Grande.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mapleshade and Rio Grande.

  1. 1

    Start on Municipal Route 60

    12 m · 8 sec · Municipal Route 60

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1510 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    2479 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 35 West: Rio Grande, Jackson

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Vinton, Rio Grande

    1295 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West College Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mapleshade and Rio Grande.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 West
9.15 mi · 65%
Pine Street
2.29 mi · 16%
Eastern Avenue
1.01 mi · 7%
2nd Avenue
0.29 mi · 2%
Vinton
0.25 mi · 2%
Municipal Route 60
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US 35 West

Merge slight left

8.79 mi · 00h 09m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Valley
00h 09m from Mapleshade
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mapleshade and Sunny near Rio Grande.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mapleshade to Rio Grande?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Spring Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Mapleshade and 7 miles from Rio Grande.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mapleshade and Sunny near Rio Grande.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Valley

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

50 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

52 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

63 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

76 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mapleshade and Rio Grande. Straight-line distance: 11.68 mi (18.8 km).

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#1 Mapleshade

Mapleshade is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8214700, -82.1765300
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rio Grande

Village in Gallia County, Ohio, United States

Population777
Coordinates38.8795200, -82.3804300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Municipal Route 60 (-82.176519, 38.821475)
End: West College Street (-82.380477, 38.879513)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.71
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.85 $3.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.12 $4.24
Premium $4.79 $2.40 $4.79
Diesel $4.30 $2.15 $4.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mapleshade and Rio Grande. The current time is 08:03:09.

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.