How far is South Charleston, OH from Lancaster, OH?
The driving distance from South Charleston, OH to Lancaster, OH is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Charleston and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston and Lancaster.
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Start on East Jamestown Street
52 m · 7 sec · East Jamestown Street
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Turn right onto North Chillicothe Street
685 ft · 16 sec · North Chillicothe Street
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Turn right onto East Columbus Road
1744 ft · 29 sec · East Columbus Road
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Continue on Columbus Cincinnati Road
9.7 mi · 14 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road
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Continue on West High Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West High Street
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Turn slight left onto Elm Street
1114 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Road
2125 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Road
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Continue on London – Delaware Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · London – Delaware Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2796 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on East Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on College Avenue
1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward Lancaster Business Route
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
2.9 mi · 4 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on North Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on North Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1990 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Charleston and Lancaster.
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.
London – Delaware Road
Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Charleston to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Valley View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from South Charleston and 33.9 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.85 one way or $17.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Valley View
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 Valley View.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Charleston and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 55.51 mi (89.33 km).
#1 South Charleston
Village in Clark County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,609 |
| Coordinates | 39.8253400, -83.6343700 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lancaster
The county seat of Fairfield County, Ohio.
| Population | 40,932 |
| Coordinates | 39.7136800, -82.5993300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-82.59933, 39.71368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
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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