Origin
Waynesville, OH
Late night in Waynesville on Saturday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waynesville, 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
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
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.
Waynesville, OH
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Butlerville, OH
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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.
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.
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 42 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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
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.
Destination
Butlerville, OH
Late night in Butlerville on Saturday
Local time
1:31 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Waynesville, OH to Butlerville, OH covers 23.6 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 42, SR 123, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Waynesville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.66 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 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.
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.
The route from Waynesville, 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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