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Trip from Waynesville, OH to Butlerville, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

23.6 mi

38 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

human settlement in Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States of America

Waynesville, OH

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Downtown Butlerville, OH, OH

Butlerville, OH

Dua'a Al-Amad

Trip Overview

Waynesville to Butlerville is 23.6 miles and takes about 38 minutes via US 42, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest drive keeps you within Ohio for the entire journey, offering a straightforward trip. Expect a highway-focused experience that's ideal for a quick excursion or an add-on to another regional adventure. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a same-day trip, allowing plenty of time for exploration at your destination. You won't need to budget for an overnight stay, making it an economical choice.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 42 7.3 mi 10m
SR 123 6 mi 10m
East Main Street 5.1 mi 8m
East Pike Street 1.7 mi 2m
SR 132 1.7 mi 3m
Bypass 48 1.5 mi 1m
Miami Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 42 — 7.3 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waynesville, OH and Butlerville, OH.

1

Start on South Main Street

57 ft · 9 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn left onto Miami Street

493 ft · 23 sec · Miami Street
3

Turn right onto US 42

7.3 mi · 10 min · US 42
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto Bypass 48

1.5 mi · 1 min · Bypass 48
Use the left lane.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward SR 48 North, SR 123
6

Keep slight left at fork

95 ft · 9 sec
Toward SR 48 North, SR 123
7

Turn left onto SR 48; SR 123

5.1 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn right onto SR 123

1.4 mi · 2 min · SR 123
9

Turn slight left onto SR 123

1.6 mi · 2 min · SR 123
10

Turn left onto US 22; SR 3; SR 123

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Pike Street
11

Continue on SR 123

3.0 mi · 5 min · SR 123
12

Turn right onto SR 132

1.7 mi · 3 min · SR 132
13

Turn left onto 2nd Street

5 ft · 0 sec · 2nd Street
14

Arrive at destination

2nd Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Miami Street

Turn left onto Miami Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 42

Turn right onto US 42

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
7.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | Bypass 48

Turn left onto Bypass 48

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
9.1 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 48 North, SR 123

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 48 North, SR 123
6
9.1 mi into trip | ~13m in | SR 48; SR 123 / East Main Street

Turn left onto SR 48; SR 123 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.66 one way

$7.33 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $4.06 $8.13
premium $4.91 $4.56 $9.12
diesel $5.61 $5.21 $10.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.30 $1.51

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Waynesville, OH

Afternoon in Waynesville on Sunday

Local time

12:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Butlerville, OH

Afternoon in Butlerville on Sunday

Local time

12:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

38m 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?

This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 63% of the journey utilizing highways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.3 miles on US 42, which forms a significant portion of your travel. The roads are generally straightforward, offering a consistent driving experience without many sharp turns or significant elevation changes. As you progress, the main roads like US 42 and SR 123 will guide you efficiently toward your destination, making for an easy-to-navigate trip.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on US 42.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 42 and SR 123. 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 Miami Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 23.6 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 (Miami Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (Bypass 48): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on US 42. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Butlerville, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 (Miami Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (Bypass 48): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Butlerville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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