Origin
Lexington, OH
Morning in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington, 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
17m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lexington, OH
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Wooster Heights, OH
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Trip Overview
This short, 11.4-mile drive from Lexington to Wooster Heights, Ohio, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 17 minutes. It's a straightforward trip primarily utilizing I-71, Orchard Park Road, and Lucas Road, with about 35% of the journey on the highway. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $2, making it an economical choice for a quick transit within the Midwest region. Given its brevity, you won't need an overnight stay; it's ideal for a quick hop or as part of a larger itinerary. The overall feel is that of a practical, no-fuss journey connecting two points in Ohio.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Orchard Park Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Lucas Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue East | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Stewart Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North McElroy Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| SR 13 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 3.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, OH and Wooster Heights, OH.
1
Start on this road
7 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 42; SR 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on US 42
479 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lexington Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 322
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Orchard Park Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 322
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Orchard Park Road
6
Turn left onto SR 13
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
SR 13
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 322 / Orchard Park Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 322 / Orchard Park Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 13
Turn left onto SR 13
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 169
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
8.2 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 39 / Lucas Road
Turn left onto SR 39 / Lucas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.54 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
10:24 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
27 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
17m 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 character of this 11.4-mile route is a mixed drive, blending highway speeds with local road navigation. While only 35% of the route is on the interstate, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 3.8 miles on I-71, offering a taste of faster travel. As you transition off the highway, expect the road to become more localized, potentially with lower speed limits and more frequent intersections. This mix means you'll experience different driving environments within a short span, keeping the drive engaging enough for its brief duration.
35% 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: 3.8 mi on I 71.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near CR 322 / Orchard Park Road.
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 11.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 3.4 miles (CR 322 / Orchard Park Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (SR 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 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 Lexington, OH to Wooster Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lucas along the way.
Lucas
8.2 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on I 71. 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: at 3.4 miles (CR 322 / Orchard Park Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (SR 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 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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