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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.29 mi
04h 02m
Flight
150.12 mi
241.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.12 mi
Kilometers
241.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.29 mi
Kilometers
304.64 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheelersburg
Fri, Jul 17, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in North Vernon
Sat, Jul 18, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Vernon
2026-07-17T19:54
Arrive Wheelersburg
Fri, Jul 17, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Vernon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Williamsburg
OH

Village in Ohio

From North Vernon
94.5 mi
02h 01m
To Wheelersburg
94.8 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph S
Destination
91°F
Today

Areas Of Smoke then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    13 m · 4 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Buckeye Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    20 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275: Ohio, Kentucky

    2283 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Kentucky

    2645 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cincinnati Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cincinnati Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Circle Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown

    799 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    75 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    1301 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Wheelersburg

    1525 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Center Street

    2067 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
85.7 mi · 45%
Buckeye Street
48.5 mi · 26%
Ronald Reagan Highway
24.4 mi · 13%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
17.5 mi · 9%
Circle Freeway
9.54 mi · 5%
Cincinnati Bypass
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
150.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
02h 01m from North Vernon
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

39 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

42 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

51 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

101 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Vernon and Wheelersburg. Straight-line distance: 150.12 mi (241.6 km).

North Vernon

#1 North Vernon

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,626
Coordinates39.0061700, -85.6235800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Wheelersburg

#2 Wheelersburg

Census-designated place in Scioto County, Ohio

Population6,437
Coordinates38.7303500, -82.8554500
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: North Vernon (-85.62358, 39.00617)
End: Wheelersburg (-82.85545, 38.73035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.29 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
13.36 gal · 50.58 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Jul 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Vernon and Wheelersburg. The current time is 19:54:35.

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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.