How far is Clayton, OH from Louisville, OH?

The driving distance from Clayton, OH to Louisville, OH is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.4 mi
00h 50m
Flight
20.62 mi
33.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.62 mi
Kilometers
33.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.4 mi
Kilometers
47.31 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Clayton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clayton
2026-04-19T05:54
Arrive Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clayton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Union
OH

City in Iowa, United States

From Clayton
14.7 mi
00h 25m
To Louisville
14.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Louisville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Louisville.

  1. 1

    Start on Clayton Pike

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Clayton Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Clayton Pike

    1027 ft · 47 sec · Clayton Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Clayton Pike

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Clayton Pike

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left

    21.2 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    1600 ft · 54 sec · Vine Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Marble Furnace Road

    1333 ft · 57 sec · Marble Furnace Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old State Route 32

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Old State Route 32

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Marble Furnace Road

    1305 ft · 41 sec · Marble Furnace Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Louisville Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Louisville Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and Louisville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Pike
3.11 mi · 11%
Louisville Road
2.46 mi · 8%
Old State Route 32
1.79 mi · 6%
Marble Furnace Road
0.5 mi · 2%
Vine Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp left

21.2 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 25m from Clayton
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clayton and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Louisville?

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Clayton and 14.7 miles from Louisville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clayton and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near West Union

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Union, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Union.

RAIL

Maysville

25 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

51 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

86 mi away
99 15th Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

90 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 20.62 mi (33.19 km).

Clayton

#1 Clayton

City in Ohio, United States

Population1,574
Coordinates38.7436800, -83.6754700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Louisville

#2 Louisville

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population9,378
Coordinates38.9928500, -83.4643600
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Clayton (-83.67547, 38.74368)
End: Louisville (-83.46436, 38.99285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.71
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.85 $7.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.41 $8.82
Premium $4.79 $4.98 $9.96
Diesel $4.30 $4.48 $8.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clayton and Louisville. The current time is 05:54:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.