Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, OH
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Butlerville, OH
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Franklin, OH to Butlerville, OH is 26.6 miles and takes about 46 minutes via SR 123, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within the Midwest region of Ohio. Expect a mix of driving conditions, as indicated by the profile, making it a convenient option for a quick errand or a brief scenic excursion. Given its brevity, this route offers flexibility for departure times and minimal need for extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 123 | 13.8 mi | 23m |
| East 6th Street | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| East Pike Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| SR 132 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| State Route 122 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Riley Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, OH and Butlerville, OH.
Start on this road
Turn left onto East 5th Street
Turn right onto SR 73 Truck
Turn left onto SR 123
Turn left onto SR 122; SR 123
Turn right onto SR 123
Continue on West Street
Turn left onto SR 63
Continue on SR 123
Turn right onto SR 123
Turn slight left onto SR 123
Turn left onto US 22; SR 3; SR 123
Continue on SR 123
Turn right onto SR 132
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 73 Truck / Riley Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 123 / East 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto SR 123
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto SR 63 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| premium | $5.06 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Franklin on Monday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Late night in Butlerville on Monday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
This drive is about 60% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on SR 123 covering 13.8 miles. You'll transition from highway driving to surface streets as you approach your destination. Expect a noticeable shift in pace and traffic density when you leave the main highway sections and enter more developed areas. The profile of mixed highway and surface roads means you'll experience varied driving conditions.
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 5th 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 26.6 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 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 73 Truck / Riley Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 123 / East 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
518 ft
Total Descent
336 ft
Highest Point
963 ft
~5.7 mi in
Elevation Range
279 ft
Founded 1796
Franklin is a city in Warren County, Ohio.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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