Louisville, OH Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Louisville, OH works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 25-mile quick runs to 257-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Louisville, OH head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
256.8 mi
Youngstown, OH
Quickest Drive
40m
Fairview, OH
Plan Around Louisville, OH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Louisville, OH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Louisville, OH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Louisville, OH
Driving from Louisville, OH
The typical drive from Louisville, OH covers about 165 miles and takes around 3h 31m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 257 miles (5h 23m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Louisville, OH most often head toward Youngstown, OH (256.8 mi, 5h 23m), Colerain, OH (214.3 mi, 4h 30m), and Fairview, OH (25.1 mi, 40m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $4.04 per gallon. For the typical 165-mile trip from Louisville, OH, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Louisville, OH and 3 routes heading into Louisville, OH, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 257 miles.
The longest mapped route from Louisville, OH covers 257 miles and takes approximately 5h 23m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.
The average route from Louisville, OH runs about 165 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.04/gallon for regular), the average 165-mile trip from Louisville, OH costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Louisville, OH include Youngstown, OH, Colerain, OH and Fairview, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Louisville, OH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,560
Median Income
$58,269
Median Home Value
$192,700
Median Age
40.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Louisville, OH at a Glance
Founded
1834
Elevation
1,142 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Louisville, OH
A sampling of people born in Louisville, OH.
Pat Rebillot
1935
American musician
City data from Wikidata (Q1007057), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Louisville, OH
Louisville is a bedroom community in Stark County, Ohio, with beautiful, well maintained homes and parks. In 2019, it had a population of about 9,400 people.
1 St. Louis Church. Neo-Gothic style, built in 1870. (updated Oct 2016)
Constitution Week. September 17-23. Activities include a parade, a queen's pageant, arts and crafts show, and band competitions. Visit umbrella alley Mary C. Metzger Park, S. Nickleplate Ave. (Between E. Main St. and Georgetown Rd.). This park is the largest in Louisville. Metzger Park has two soccer fields, many picnic areas, and about three miles of biking/walking paths. The park also has a huge pavilion, an amphitheater, a playground, and public restrooms. The Nickleplate Walking Track ties to the Metzger Park biking/walking paths.
Señor Pancho's, 1338 North Chapel (at Reno Ave.). Mon-Thu 7AM-9PM, Fri Sat 7AM-10PM, Sun 9AM-8PM. Authentic Mexican food. Gionino's Pizzeria (another Northeast Ohio-based pizza chain) at 2112 E. Main St., and Ermanno's "Three Guys" Pizza at 6322 Louisville St. (just outside city limits) are available for when you've got to have a slice.
Bud's Corner, 5750 Columbus Rd (Columbus Rd. & Broadway NE), ☏ +1 330 454-0235. This bar is great in the summertime. They have an outdoor bar and bocce courts. Louisville Town Tavern, 101 E Main St (Main & Ravenna Ave/SR 44), ☏ +1 330 875-5018.
There are very few places to stay in Louisville. Visitors should probably look into Canton, North Canton, or Alliance for lodging. Main Stay Bed and Breakfast, 1320 E Main St, ☏ +1 330 875-1021, [email protected]. Check-in: 4PM-9PM, check-out: 11AM. This is a Bed and Breakfast accommodation set in a Queen Anne architectural styled house. There are three guest rooms. It is within walking distance of downtown Louisville. $85.
One of the main roads through Louisville is State Route 44. This road is also known as Ravenna Avenue, or Chapel Street. The other main road is State Route 153, which is known as Louisville Street or Main Street. State Route 62 (Atlantic Boulevard) runs across the northwest side of Louisville.
Just about everything in Louisville is within walking distance of Louisville/Main Street (SR 153) and Chapel Street/Ravenna Avenue (SR 44). Parking is limited on Main Street, but most businesses have a few spots behind them. There is also parking available in the Giant Eagle parking lot. Stark County Regional Transit Authority (SARTA), tel: +1 330-47-SARTA (330-477-2782). $1.15 Regular fare/ .50 Reduced fare (Seniors, Disabled)/ Children under 6 ride free. SARTA provides reliable public bus service throughout Stark County. Transfer Centers are located in: Alliance, Massillon, and Canton. SARTA bus routes 139 and 153 (late night) connect Louisville to Alliance, East Canton, and Canton. There is a bus to the Akron/Canton Airport (Route 115) and an express bus between Canton and Downtown Akron (Route 81). Buses on main routes generally depart each stop every hour. SARTA buses run 365 days per year. On Holidays, buses run the Sunday schedule. Additionally, Lakefront Lines, a private bus company, operates an office in SARTA's Canton Transfer Center. Lakefront Lines goes through Canton on its route between Cleveland and Charleston, SC.
Travel tips adapted from Louisville (Ohio) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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