How far is Nelsonville, OH from Clearview, OH?

The driving distance from Nelsonville, OH to Clearview, OH is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
16.47 mi
00h 22m
Flight
12.76 mi
20.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.76 mi
Kilometers
20.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.47 mi
Kilometers
26.5 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearview
Thu, Apr 16, 8:58 AM EDT
Return by in Nelsonville
Thu, Apr 16, 9:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nelsonville
2026-04-16T08:35
Arrive Clearview
Thu, Apr 16, 8:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nelsonville
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
The Plains
OH

Town in Virginia, United States

From Nelsonville
8.2 mi
00h 11m
To Clearview
8.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nelsonville and Clearview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nelsonville and Clearview.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    15 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Canal Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Happy Hollow Road

    1040 ft · 23 sec · Happy Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1868 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Nelsonville Bypass

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Nelsonville Bypass

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Bentbrook Drive

    1 km · 55 sec · East Bentbrook Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Clearview Drive

    152 m · 28 sec · West Clearview Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamilton Drive

    17 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nelsonville and Clearview.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nelsonville Bypass
12.6 mi · 77%
Canal Street
1.79 mi · 11%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
0.73 mi · 4%
East Bentbrook Drive
0.64 mi · 4%
Happy Hollow Road
0.55 mi · 3%
West Clearview Drive
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nelsonville Bypass

Merge slight left onto Nelsonville Bypass

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Plains
00h 11m from Nelsonville
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nelsonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clearview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nelsonville to Clearview?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

The Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Nelsonville and 8.3 miles from Clearview.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nelsonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clearview.

Stop Ideas Near The Plains

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

99 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

102 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

108 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

109 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nelsonville and Clearview. Straight-line distance: 12.76 mi (20.54 km).

Nelsonville

#1 Nelsonville

City in Athens County, Ohio, USA

Population5,119
Coordinates39.4586800, -82.2318200
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clearview

Clearview is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2959100, -82.1187600
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Nelsonville (-82.23182, 39.45868)
End: Clearview (-82.11876, 39.29591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.46 $4.92
Premium $4.79 $2.78 $5.56
Diesel $4.30 $2.50 $4.99

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 Nelsonville and Clearview. The current time is 08:35:06.

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.