How far is North Vernon, IN from Wheelersburg, OH?
The driving distance from North Vernon, IN to Wheelersburg, OH is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Areas Of Smoke then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Vernon and Wheelersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Vernon and Wheelersburg.
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Start on 5th Street
13 m · 4 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Buckeye Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275: Ohio, Kentucky
2283 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Kentucky
2645 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cincinnati Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cincinnati Bypass
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Circle Freeway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
1718 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
799 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit right
1301 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 42 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Wheelersburg
1525 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Center Street
2067 ft · 45 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Vernon and Wheelersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog leaving North Vernon and Areas Of Smoke then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheelersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Vernon to Wheelersburg?
The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from North Vernon and 94.8 miles from Wheelersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around North Vernon and Areas Of Smoke then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheelersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Vernon and Wheelersburg. Straight-line distance: 150.12 mi (241.6 km).
#1 North Vernon
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,626 |
| Coordinates | 39.0061700, -85.6235800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheelersburg
Census-designated place in Scioto County, Ohio
| Population | 6,437 |
| Coordinates | 38.7303500, -82.8554500 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheelersburg (-82.85545, 38.73035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.41 | $56.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
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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