Origin
Butler, OH
Night in Butler on Wednesday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butler, OH to Wooster Heights, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
9.1 miles from Butler, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
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.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riverside Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Elm Street
Turn left onto East Elm Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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SR 13 / Riverside Drive
At end of road, turn right onto SR 13 / Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 169
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
SR 39 / Lucas Road
Turn left onto SR 39 / Lucas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Butler, OH to Wooster Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lucas along the way.
Lucas
15.1 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Drive
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler, OH and Wooster Heights, OH.
1
Start on Union Street
218 ft
·
13 sec
·
Union Street
2
Turn left onto East Elm Street
296 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Elm Street
3
Turn right onto SR 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on SR 97
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 97
5
Continue on SR 97
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto SR 13
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Riverside Drive
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
Trip Plan
Given the short 26-minute duration, there's no need to rush or plan for extensive stops. You can easily depart anytime and arrive promptly. The estimated fuel cost of just $3 means you won't need to budget heavily for gas. Keep an eye out for transitions between Riverside Drive, State Route 97, and I-71, as these points mark changes in road type and speed limits. Because this is such a concise trip, you have the advantage of maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.1 miles from Butler, OH, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.1 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wooster Heights, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Butler, OH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Butler, OH
This is one driving day of about 18.3 miles and 26m.
At 18.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Riverside Drive for about 5.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.1 mi from Butler, OH · 13m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.1 miles from Butler, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wooster Heights, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wooster Heights, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.84 one way
$5.68 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wooster Heights, OH
Night in Wooster Heights on Wednesday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
32 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
26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Butler, OH to Wooster Heights, OH covers 18.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riverside Drive, State Route 97, I 71. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Butler, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
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.
On the drive from Butler, OH to Wooster Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lucas along the way.
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