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

The driving distance from Rich Hill, OH to Oak Hill, OH is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.89 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.38 mi
42.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.89 mi
Kilometers
46.5 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Rich Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rich Hill
2026-04-18T06:29
Arrive Oak Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rich Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mount Vernon
OH

City in Knox County, Ohio, United States

From Rich Hill
14.4 mi
00h 26m
To Oak Hill
14.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rich Hill Road

    59 m · 4 sec · Rich Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Updike Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Updike Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Columbus Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Columbus Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Columbus Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Columbus Road

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto South Main Street

    113 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1775 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East High Street

    1455 ft · 35 sec · East High Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Park Street

    105 m · 7 sec · North Park Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Coshocton Road

    11.3 mi · 19 min · Coshocton Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    143 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    51 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Cavallo Road

    2.2 mi · 8 min · Cavallo Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cavallo Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coshocton Road
11.3 mi · 39%
Columbus Road
10.1 mi · 35%
Updike Road
2.73 mi · 9%
Cavallo Road
2.16 mi · 7%
Old Columbus Road
1.68 mi · 6%
East High Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Coshocton Road

Turn slight right onto Coshocton Road

11.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 26m from Rich Hill
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Rich Hill and 14.5 miles from Oak Hill.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rich Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

65 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

113 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

118 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rich Hill and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rich Hill

Human settlement in United States of America

Population453
Coordinates40.3211700, -82.7271200
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oak Hill

Oak Hill is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4142300, -82.2409900
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Rich Hill (-82.72712, 40.32117)
End: Oak Hill (-82.24099, 40.41423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $3.78
Round trip
$7.56
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.78 $7.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.33 $8.65
Premium $4.79 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $4.30 $4.39 $8.78

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 Rich Hill and Oak Hill. The current time is 06:29:38.

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.