Waynesville, OH Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Waynesville, OH works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 24-mile quick runs to 214-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Waynesville, OH spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
244.7 mi
Youngstown, OH
Quickest Drive
38m
Butlerville, OH
Plan Around Waynesville, OH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Waynesville, OH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Waynesville, OH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Waynesville, OH
Driving from Waynesville, OH
Expect an average of 163 miles and about 3h 9m behind the wheel when leaving Waynesville, OH. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 214 miles (4h 2m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Waynesville, OH most often head toward Cleveland, OH (214.3 mi, 4h 2m), Lakewood, OH (207.9 mi, 3h 56m), Lorain, OH (207.3 mi, 4h 1m), and Butlerville, OH (23.6 mi, 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $4.08 per gallon. For the typical 163-mile trip from Waynesville, OH, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Waynesville, OH and 2 routes heading into Waynesville, OH, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 214 miles.
The longest mapped route from Waynesville, OH covers 214 miles and takes approximately 4h 2m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.
The average route from Waynesville, OH runs about 163 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.08/gallon for regular), the average 163-mile trip from Waynesville, OH costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Waynesville, OH include Cleveland, OH, Lakewood, OH, Lorain, OH and Butlerville, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Waynesville, OH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,723
Median Income
$72,569
Median Home Value
$241,300
Median Age
39.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Waynesville, OH at a Glance
Founded
1797
Elevation
751 ft
Notable People from Waynesville, OH
A sampling of people born in Waynesville, OH.
John Evans
1814–1897
U.S. politician, physician, railroad promoter, and governor (1814-1897)
Eddie Borden
1888–1955
American actor (1888–1955)
Seth W. Brown
1841–1923
American lawyer and politician
John Quincy Smith
1824–1901
American politician (1824-1901)
Daniel W. Mills
1838–1904
American politician (1838-1904)
City data from Wikidata (Q2503300), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Waynesville, OH
Waynesville is a small village in Warren County, Ohio. It is located at the crossroads of U.S. Route 42 and State Route 73, approximately 37 mi (60 km) northeast of Cincinnati.
1 Caesar's Creek Pioneer Village, 3999 Pioneer Village Road, ☏ +1 937-705-0785. Walk among 19 original Quaker buildings from the 1700s and early 1800s and gain a new appreciation for life as it was during the settlement of the southwestern Ohio frontier. Ohio Sauerkraut Festival. Celebrate the humble cabbage with traditional sauerkraut dishes and crazy concoctions such as sauerkraut ice cream! With more than 400 selected craft vendors, music, and entertainment, this annual festival (October) is one of the largest arts and crafts shows in America. The Old Main Street Antiques Show. Usually occurring once in the Spring and once in the Fall, this event features dozens of shops offering everything from antiques to hand-made gifts, from furniture to fine art. The Old Main Street Antiques Show is a great treasure-hunting experience. You can browse antique offerings from 40 visiting dealers amidst the throng of local dealers.
1 Caesar Creek State Park, 8570 E. State Route 73, ☏ +1 513 897-3055. Play on the 1,200-foot beach and boat, fish, or waterski at Sprawling Caesar Creek Lake. Surrounding the lake are miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails with campgrounds and picnic areas around the way. RiversEdge Outfitters, 9964 State Route 42, toll-free: +1-800-628-2319. RiversEdge Outfitters is located on 20 acres of riverfront property along the scenic Little Miami River. They offer canoe and kayak trips plus a 16-acre picnic area with volleyball and softball that is perfect for groups, family reunions, and more. Museum at the Friends Home, 115 S. 4th Street, ☏ +1 513 897-160, [email protected]. The museum is housed in the 1905 Friends Boarding Home which looks very much as it did when retired Quakers and single school teachers lived there in its early days. Twenty-two rooms of historic exhibits are offered on three floors.
Hammel House Inn, 121 South Main Street, ☏ +1 513-855-4044, toll-free: +1-888-892-2879. The Hammel House is home to one of Waynesville's most charming restaurants. The historic dining room offers daily luncheon specials and a unique menu of favorites. Finish your meal with one of their mouth-watering homemade desserts.
Stone House Tavern, 258 S Main St, ☏ +1 513 855-4203, [email protected]. (updated Jan 2019)
Creekwood Motel, 401 S Main St, ☏ +1 513 897-1000, toll-free: +1 800 652-5953. (updated Jan 2019)
US42 passes through Waynesville. The Corwin Road Little Miami Scenic Trail connects to Xenia going north, and Morrow and Mason going south.
Travel tips adapted from Waynesville (Ohio) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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