How far is Rutland, OH from Hobson, OH?
The driving distance from Rutland, OH to Hobson, OH is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rutland and Hobson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rutland and Hobson.
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Start on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on OH State Route 124
3.2 mi · 4 min · OH State Route 124
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Hobson Drive
96 m · 9 sec · Hobson Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hobson Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rutland and Hobson.
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.
OH State Route 124
Continue on OH State Route 124
3.24 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rutland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hobson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rutland to Hobson?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Middleport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Rutland and 3.3 miles from Hobson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.85 one way or $1.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rutland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hobson.
Stop Ideas Near Middleport
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 Middleport.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Charleston
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rutland and Hobson. Straight-line distance: 4.73 mi (7.61 km).
#1 Rutland
Village in Meigs County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 412 |
| Coordinates | 39.0453600, -82.1304200 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hobson
Hobson is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9917500, -82.0757000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hobson (-82.0757, 38.99175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $3.71 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $0.98 | $1.95 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
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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