How far is Louisville, OH from Clayton, OH?
The driving distance from Louisville, OH to Clayton, OH is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Clayton.
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Start on Louisville Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Louisville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marble Furnace Road
1305 ft · 41 sec · Marble Furnace Road
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Turn left onto Old State Route 32
1.8 mi · 4 min · Old State Route 32
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Continue on Marble Furnace Road
1333 ft · 58 sec · Marble Furnace Road
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Turn left onto Vine Street
1600 ft · 59 sec · Vine Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2815 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Route 41
11.8 mi · 14 min · State Route 41
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Continue on Northeast Main Street
1.4 km · 60 sec · Northeast Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 57 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on South Manchester Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · South Manchester Street
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn sharp right onto Clayton Pike
1.6 mi · 4 min · Clayton Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clayton Pike
1.5 mi · 6 min · Clayton Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clayton Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Clayton.
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.
State Route 41
Continue on State Route 41
11.8 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Clayton?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 Louisville and 16.5 miles from Clayton.
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 10.5 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 $4.08 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near West Union
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Union.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 20.62 mi (33.19 km).
#1 Louisville
City in Stark County, Ohio
| Population | 9,378 |
| Coordinates | 38.9928500, -83.4643600 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,574 |
| Coordinates | 38.7436800, -83.6754700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton Pike (-83.675591, 38.743581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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