How far is New Lexington, OH from Clarksville, OH?

The driving distance from New Lexington, OH to Clarksville, OH is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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
5.06 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.44 mi
7.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.44 mi
Kilometers
7.15 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.06 mi
Kilometers
8.15 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:05 PM EDT
Return by in New Lexington
Wed, Apr 15, 8:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Lexington
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive Clarksville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Lexington
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
Junction City
OH

Village in the United States

From New Lexington
2.5 mi
00h 06m
To Clarksville
2.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Lexington and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Lexington and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Brown Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Brown Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 57

    1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 57

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mainesville Road East

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Mainesville Road East

  5. 5

    Continue on Mainesville Road East

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Mainesville Road East

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mainesville Road East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Lexington and Clarksville.

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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mainesville Road East
2.67 mi · 53%
County Road 57
1.7 mi · 34%
West Brown Street
0.68 mi · 13%
Longest Stretch

County Road 57

Continue on County Road 57

1.7 mi · 00h 04m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
4.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
00h 06m from New Lexington
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Lexington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Lexington to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from New Lexington and 2.5 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Lexington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Junction City

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

65 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Lexington and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 4.44 mi (7.15 km).

New Lexington

#1 New Lexington

City in Perry County, Ohio, United States of America

Population4,671
Coordinates39.7139600, -82.2084800
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clarksville

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

Population552
Coordinates39.7053500, -82.2912600
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: New Lexington (-82.20848, 39.71396)
End: Clarksville (-82.29126, 39.70535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.68 L · about $0.67
Round trip
$1.33
0.36 gal · 1.36 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.67 $1.33
Mid-grade $4.24 $0.76 $1.53
Premium $4.79 $0.86 $1.72
Diesel $4.30 $0.77 $1.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Lexington and Clarksville. The current time is 19:52:40.

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.