How far is Louisville, OH from Unity, OH?
The driving distance from Louisville, OH to Unity, OH is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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.
City in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Unity.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Unity.
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Start on Louisville Road
32 m · 4 sec · Louisville Road
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Turn right onto Church Road
2 mi · 8 min · Church Road
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Continue on Lawshe Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Lawshe Road
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Turn right
1377 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Perry Road
1278 ft · 56 sec · Perry Road
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Continue on Peterson Road
604 ft · 29 sec · Peterson Road
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
2 mi · 2 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Turn left onto Unity Road
87 m · 8 sec · Unity Road
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Continue on Duffey Road
1505 ft · 42 sec · Duffey Road
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Turn left onto Unity Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Unity Road
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Turn left onto Wheat Ridge Road
28 m · 3 sec · Wheat Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wheat Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Unity.
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.
Lawshe Road
Continue on Lawshe Road
2.45 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Unity?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Louisville and 7.3 miles from Unity.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Unity. Straight-line distance: 7.67 mi (12.34 km).
#1 Louisville
City in Stark County, Ohio
| Population | 9,378 |
| Coordinates | 38.9928500, -83.4643600 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Unity
City in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 9,309 |
| Coordinates | 38.8917400, -83.5232500 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheat Ridge Road (-83.523295, 38.891616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
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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