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Trip from Utica, OH to Butlerville, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

19.6 mi

32 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

Downtown Utica, OH, OH

Utica, OH

Israyosoy S.

Downtown Butlerville, OH, OH

Butlerville, OH

Dua'a Al-Amad

Trip Overview

Utica to Butlerville is 19.6 miles and takes about 32 minutes via SR 123, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short hop within Ohio, moving you from one part of the Midwest to another. The drive is mostly on local roads, making it a straightforward and quick connection. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing you plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you spend your time upon arrival. It’s a simple transit between two points in the state, uncomplicated by complex navigation.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

This is a mixed drive, with about 45% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches on SR 123, including a continuous segment of 6 miles that offers a consistent pace. The roads will shift from what is known as East Main Street and Utica Road to SR 123, providing a varied driving experience. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and more localized road segments. The overall profile suggests a drive that isn't entirely monotonous but also doesn't demand constant, intense focus.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 123 is the longest continuous segment at about 6 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 42.

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 19.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.2 miles (US 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (Bypass 48): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 42

Turn right onto US 42

Lane positioning matters here

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

Turn left onto Bypass 48

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward SR 48 North, SR 123

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 48 North, SR 123
7
5.1 mi into trip | ~7m 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
5.1 mi into trip | ~8m 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.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 123 6 mi 10m
East Main Street 5.1 mi 8m
Utica Road 2.2 mi 3m
East Pike Street 1.7 mi 2m
SR 132 1.7 mi 3m
Bypass 48 1.5 mi 1m
US 42 1.2 mi 1m
2nd Street <0.1 mi

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: SR 123 — 6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on T-42

2.2 mi · 3 min · Utica Road
2

Turn right onto US 42

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 42
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto Bypass 48

1.5 mi · 1 min · Bypass 48
Use the left lane.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward SR 48 North, SR 123
5

Keep slight left at fork

95 ft · 9 sec
Toward SR 48 North, SR 123
6

Turn left onto SR 48; SR 123

5.1 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn right onto SR 123

1.4 mi · 2 min · SR 123
8

Turn slight left onto SR 123

1.6 mi · 2 min · SR 123
9

Turn left onto US 22; SR 3; SR 123

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Pike Street
10

Continue on SR 123

3.0 mi · 5 min · SR 123
11

Turn right onto SR 132

1.7 mi · 3 min · SR 132
12

Turn left onto 2nd Street

5 ft · 0 sec · 2nd Street
13

Arrive at destination

2nd Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.04 one way

$6.08 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $3.38 $6.75
premium $4.91 $3.79 $7.58
diesel $5.61 $4.33 $8.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.06 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.74 $1.25

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Utica, OH

Late night in Utica on Saturday

Local time

2:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Butlerville, OH

Late night in Butlerville on Saturday

Local time

2:07 AM

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

2 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

32m 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 Utica, OH to Butlerville, OH covers 19.6 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 123, East Main Street, Utica Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Utica, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.04 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 19.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 2.2 miles (US 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (Bypass 48): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Utica, OH to Butlerville, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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