How far is Laura, OH from West Milton, OH?

The driving distance from Laura, OH to West Milton, OH is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.98 mi
00h 09m
Flight
4.78 mi
7.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.78 mi
Kilometers
7.7 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.98 mi
Kilometers
8.01 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Milton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:46 PM EDT
Return by in Laura
Wed, Apr 15, 10:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laura
2026-04-15T22:36
Arrive West Milton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laura
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ludlow Falls
OH

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

From Laura
2.5 mi
00h 04m
To West Milton
2.5 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laura and West Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laura and West Milton.

  1. 1

    Start on Pike Street

    643 ft · 30 sec · Pike Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Miami Street

    837 ft · 21 sec · North Miami Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Hamilton Street

    15 m · 2 sec · West Hamilton Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hamilton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laura and West Milton.

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Miami Street
0.16 mi · 3%
Pike Street
0.12 mi · 2%
West Hamilton Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

4.68 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow Falls
00h 04m from Laura
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laura and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laura to West Milton?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ludlow Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Laura and 2.5 miles from West Milton.

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

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.63 one way or $1.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laura and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ludlow Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
B & D Pizza & Subs
Food stop 11.3 mi away

B & D Pizza & Subs

Gettysburg , OH
130 E Main St, Gettysburg, OH 45328, United States
Rating 4.8/5 38 reviews Pizza restaurant,Italian restaurant
Bear's Mill
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Bear's Mill

Greenville , OH
6450 Arcanum Bears Mill Rd, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction
City Of Brookville
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

City Of Brookville

Brookville , OH
301 Sycamore St, Brookville, OH 45309
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall
Church of God
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Church of God

Greenville , OH
5065 OH-49, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.8/5 71 reviews Church

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ludlow Falls.

RAIL

Connersville station

78 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

100 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

101 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

114 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laura and West Milton. Straight-line distance: 4.78 mi (7.7 km).

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#1 Laura

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

Population497
Coordinates39.9947700, -84.4080000
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
West Milton

#2 West Milton

City in Ohio

Population4,853
Coordinates39.9625500, -84.3280000
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Laura (-84.408, 39.99477)
End: West Milton (-84.328, 39.96255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.66 L · about $0.63
Round trip
$1.26
0.34 gal · 1.32 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.63 $1.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $0.72 $1.44
Premium $4.79 $0.81 $1.63
Diesel $4.30 $0.73 $1.46

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Laura and West Milton. The current time is 22:36:57.

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.