Origin
Butler, OH
Morning in Butler on Sunday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butler, OH to Wooster Heights, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butler, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Wooster Heights, OH
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
This short 18.3-mile journey from Butler, OH to Wooster Heights, OH takes about 26 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate Riverside Drive and State Route 97, with a brief stint on I-71. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this drive offers a straightforward and economical way to travel within the Midwest region. Since there are no recommended overnight stops, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience and enjoy the entire day at your destination. This route is ideal for a quick trip without needing to break it up.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Drive | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| State Route 97 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| I 71 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Lucas Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Mill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue East | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Stewart Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Drive
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler, OH and Wooster Heights, OH.
1
Start on Union Street
218 ft
·
13 sec
·
Union Street
2
Turn left onto East Elm Street
296 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Elm Street
3
Turn right onto SR 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on SR 97
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 97
5
Continue on SR 97
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto SR 13
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 169
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 71
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 71
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 173
Toward SR 39: Mansfield, Lucas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 39
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lucas Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight right onto TR 267
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Stewart Road
12
Turn right onto SR 430
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Park Avenue East
13
Turn left onto TR 274
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North McElroy Road
14
Arrive at destination
TR 274
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Elm Street
Turn left onto East Elm Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 13 / Riverside Drive
At end of road, turn right onto SR 13 / Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 169
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward SR 39: Mansfield, Lucas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 173
Toward SR 39: Mansfield, Lucas
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
SR 39 / Lucas Road
Turn left onto SR 39 / Lucas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.84 one way
$5.68 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wooster Heights, OH
Morning in Wooster Heights on Sunday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive presents a mixed profile, with 43% of the journey utilizing highway travel. You'll experience stretches on Riverside Drive, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 5.1 miles, before transitioning to State Route 97 and I-71. This combination offers a varied driving experience, moving from potentially more local road conditions to faster highway speeds. The character of the drive shifts as you progress, blending different types of roadways.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Riverside Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Elm Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (SR 13 / Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Butler, OH to Wooster Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lucas along the way.
Lucas
15.1 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Riverside Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (SR 13 / Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wooster Heights, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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