How far is Oak Hill, OH from Howard, OH?

The driving distance from Oak Hill, OH to Howard, OH is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 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
5.21 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.54 mi
7.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.54 mi
Kilometers
7.3 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.21 mi
Kilometers
8.39 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Howard
Sat, Apr 18, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hill
2026-04-18T04:57
Arrive Howard
Sat, Apr 18, 5:10 AM 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 Oak Hill
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
Millwood
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Oak Hill
2.6 mi
00h 06m
To Howard
2.6 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Hill and Howard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Howard.

  1. 1

    Start on Cavallo Road

    2.2 mi · 8 min · Cavallo Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    143 m · 15 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Coshocton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Coshocton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    82 m · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Hill and Howard.

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coshocton Road
2.88 mi · 55%
Cavallo Road
2.19 mi · 42%
Bridge Street
0.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Coshocton Road

Turn right onto Coshocton Road

2.88 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
+0.7 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millwood
00h 06m from Oak Hill
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Howard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Hill to Howard?

The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 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?

Millwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Oak Hill and 2.6 miles from Howard.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Howard.

Stop Ideas Near Millwood

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

78 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

109 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

115 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Howard. Straight-line distance: 4.54 mi (7.3 km).

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#1 Oak Hill

Oak Hill is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4142300, -82.2409900
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Howard

#2 Howard

Township in Knox County, Ohio

Population6,023
Coordinates40.4075600, -82.3268200
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Cavallo Road (-82.240871, 40.414206)
End: (-82.326818, 40.407561)

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
0.7 L · about $0.67
Round trip
$1.33
0.36 gal · 1.4 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Hill and Howard. The current time is 04:57:57.

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.