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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on the route
26 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Canal Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Happy Hollow Road
1040 ft · 23 sec · Happy Hollow Road
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Take the ramp right
1868 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nelsonville Bypass
12.6 mi · 15 min · Nelsonville Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Continue on East Bentbrook Drive
1 km · 55 sec · East Bentbrook Drive
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Turn right onto West Clearview Drive
152 m · 28 sec · West Clearview Drive
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Turn left onto Hamilton Drive
17 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Plains.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nelsonville and Clearview. Straight-line distance: 12.76 mi (20.54 km).
#1 Nelsonville
City in Athens County, Ohio, USA
| Population | 5,119 |
| Coordinates | 39.4586800, -82.2318200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clearview
Clearview is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2959100, -82.1187600 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clearview (-82.11876, 39.29591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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