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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.62 mi
00h 09m
Flight
4.73 mi
7.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.73 mi
Kilometers
7.61 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.62 mi
Kilometers
10.66 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobson
Thu, Apr 16, 12:58 PM EDT
Return by in Rutland
Thu, Apr 16, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rutland
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Hobson
Thu, Apr 16, 12:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rutland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middleport
OH

Town

From Rutland
3.3 mi
00h 04m
To Hobson
3.3 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on OH State Route 124

    3.2 mi · 4 min · OH State Route 124

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hobson Drive

    96 m · 9 sec · Hobson Drive

  5. 5

    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.

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
OH State Route 124
3.24 mi · 49%
Main Street
0.92 mi · 14%
Hobson Drive
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleport
00h 04m from Rutland
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

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Huntington

74 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

77 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Charleston

80 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

85 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rutland and Hobson. Straight-line distance: 4.73 mi (7.61 km).

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#1 Rutland

Village in Meigs County, Ohio, United States

Population412
Coordinates39.0453600, -82.1304200
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hobson

Hobson is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9917500, -82.0757000
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Rutland (-82.13042, 39.04536)
End: Hobson (-82.0757, 38.99175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.88 L · about $0.85
Round trip
$1.70
0.46 gal · 1.76 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rutland and Hobson. The current time is 12:49:19.

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.