How far is Wheelersburg, OH from North Vernon, IN?

The driving distance from Wheelersburg, OH to North Vernon, IN is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
190.6 mi
04h 04m
Flight
150.12 mi
241.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.12 mi
Kilometers
241.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.6 mi
Kilometers
306.74 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Vernon
Fri, Jul 17, 10:48 PM EDT
Return by in Wheelersburg
Sat, Jul 18, 2:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheelersburg
2026-07-17T18:43
Arrive North Vernon
Fri, Jul 17, 10:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheelersburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Batavia
OH

Village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States

From Wheelersburg
95.2 mi
02h 02m
To North Vernon
95.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Areas Of Smoke then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wheelersburg and North Vernon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheelersburg and North Vernon.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    1723 ft · 40 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 West: Portsmouth

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe

    2634 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1406 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky

    2647 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cincinnati Bypass

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cincinnati Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Greendale, Lawrenceburg, Aurora

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    82 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    9.5 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Continue on West Perry Street

    20 mi · 30 min · West Perry Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    81 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    41 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheelersburg and North Vernon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75.2 mi · 39%
Ronald Reagan Highway
24.4 mi · 13%
West Perry Street
20 mi · 11%
US 50
18.9 mi · 10%
US 23 North
11.3 mi · 6%
Circle Freeway
9.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

75.2 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
150.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batavia
02h 02m from Wheelersburg
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Smoke then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheelersburg and Patchy Fog near North Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheelersburg to North Vernon?

The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Wheelersburg and 95.4 miles from North Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Smoke then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheelersburg and Patchy Fog near North Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Batavia

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

28 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

31 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

59 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

104 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheelersburg and North Vernon. Straight-line distance: 150.12 mi (241.6 km).

Wheelersburg

#1 Wheelersburg

Census-designated place in Scioto County, Ohio

Population6,437
Coordinates38.7303500, -82.8554500
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
North Vernon

#2 North Vernon

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,626
Coordinates39.0061700, -85.6235800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheelersburg (-82.85545, 38.73035)
End: North Vernon (-85.62358, 39.00617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.46 L · about $24.93
Round trip
$49.87
13.46 gal · 50.92 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.93 $49.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.55 $57.10
Premium $4.79 $32.24 $64.47
Diesel $4.30 $28.97 $57.93

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 · Jul 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheelersburg and North Vernon. The current time is 18:43:59.

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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.