How far is Franklin, OH from Butlerville, OH?

The driving distance from Franklin, OH to Butlerville, OH is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.56 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.08 mi
33.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.08 mi
Kilometers
33.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.56 mi
Kilometers
42.75 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butlerville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive Butlerville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
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
South Lebanon
OH

Town

From Franklin
13.3 mi
00h 23m
To Butlerville
13.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Butlerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Butlerville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    73 m · 13 sec · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Riley Boulevard

    143 m · 15 sec · Riley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · East 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 122

    1881 ft · 44 sec · State Route 122

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Street

    969 ft · 32 sec · West Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Pike Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Pike Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Butlerville.

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
6.39 mi · 24%
East 6th Street
5.39 mi · 20%
East Pike Street
4.74 mi · 18%
State Route 122
0.36 mi · 1%
West Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Riley Boulevard
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

East 6th Street

Turn left onto East 6th Street

5.39 mi · 00h 10m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Lebanon
00h 23m from Franklin
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Butlerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Butlerville?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

South Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Franklin and 13.3 miles from Butlerville.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Butlerville.

Stop Ideas Near South Lebanon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Lebanon, 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 South Lebanon.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

39 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

41 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

89 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Butlerville. Straight-line distance: 21.08 mi (33.93 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

City in Warren County, Ohio, United States

Population3,926
Coordinates39.5589500, -84.3041100
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
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#2 Butlerville

Human settlement in Warren County, Ohio, United States of America

Population162
Coordinates39.3025600, -84.0899300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-84.30411, 39.55895)
End: Butlerville (-84.08993, 39.30256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.97
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.48 $6.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.99 $7.97
Premium $4.79 $4.50 $9.01
Diesel $4.30 $4.05 $8.09

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 Franklin and Butlerville. The current time is 05:38:19.

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.