How far is Mount Vernon, OH from Oak Hill, OH?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, OH to Oak Hill, OH is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.02 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.96 mi
20.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Mount Vernon.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.96 mi
Kilometers
20.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.02 mi
Kilometers
22.57 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-18T06:14
Arrive Oak Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Howard
OH

Township in Knox County, Ohio

From Mount Vernon
7 mi
00h 14m
To Oak Hill
7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Oak Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Oak Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    95 m · 13 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto East High Street

    1661 ft · 40 sec · East High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Park Street

    105 m · 7 sec · North Park Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Coshocton Road

    11.3 mi · 19 min · Coshocton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    143 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    51 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Cavallo Road

    2.2 mi · 8 min · Cavallo Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cavallo Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Oak Hill.

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coshocton Road
11.3 mi · 81%
Cavallo Road
2.16 mi · 15%
East High Street
0.31 mi · 2%
North Park Street
0.07 mi
Public Square
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Coshocton Road

Turn slight right onto Coshocton Road

11.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howard
00h 14m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mount Vernon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Oak Hill?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Howard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Mount Vernon and 7 miles from Oak Hill.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mount Vernon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Howard

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

109 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

119 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 12.96 mi (20.85 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

City in Knox County, Ohio, United States

Population16,660
Coordinates40.3934000, -82.4857200
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Oak Hill

Oak Hill is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4142300, -82.2409900
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Vernon (-82.48572, 40.3934)
End: Oak Hill (-82.24099, 40.41423)

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
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $1.82
Round trip
$3.63
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.82 $3.63
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.08 $4.16
Premium $4.79 $2.35 $4.69
Diesel $4.30 $2.11 $4.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Oak Hill. The current time is 06:14:33.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.