How far is Louisville, OH from Emerald, OH?
The driving distance from Louisville, OH to Emerald, OH is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Scott Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Emerald.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Emerald.
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Start on Louisville Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Louisville Road
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Tranquility Pike
1.3 km · 2 min · Tranquility Pike
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
5 mi · 6 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 136
3.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 136
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Turn sharp right onto Fenton Road
21 m · 3 sec · Fenton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fenton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Emerald.
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.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
4.97 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Emerald.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Emerald?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Seaman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Louisville and 6.8 miles from Emerald.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Emerald.
Stop Ideas Near Seaman
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 Seaman.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Emerald. Straight-line distance: 10.38 mi (16.71 km).
#1 Louisville
City in Stark County, Ohio
| Population | 9,378 |
| Coordinates | 38.9928500, -83.4643600 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emerald
Township in Paulding County, Ohio
| Population | 752 |
| Coordinates | 39.0011800, -83.6574200 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fenton Road (-83.657587, 39.000893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
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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