Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Butler, OH and Wooster Heights, OH.
Start on Union Street
Turn left onto East Elm Street
Turn right onto SR 97
Continue on SR 97
Continue on SR 97
At end of road, turn right onto SR 13
Turn left
Merge onto I 71
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 39
Turn slight right onto TR 267
Turn right onto SR 430
Turn left onto TR 274
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Turn left onto East Elm Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto SR 13 / Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn left onto SR 39 / Lucas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $5.43 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Butler on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Wooster Heights on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
567 ft
Total Descent
311 ft
Highest Point
1,405 ft
~9.1 mi in
Elevation Range
335 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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