How far is Louisville, OH from West Union, OH?
The driving distance from Louisville, OH to West Union, OH is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 West Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and West Union.
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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
2586 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
42 m · 8 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and West Union.
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 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 West Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to West Union?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 9.4 miles from Louisville and 9.4 miles from West Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near West Union.
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 West Union. Straight-line distance: 14.38 mi (23.14 km).
#1 Louisville
City in Stark County, Ohio
| Population | 9,378 |
| Coordinates | 38.9928500, -83.4643600 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Union
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 3,147 |
| Coordinates | 38.7945200, -83.5451900 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-83.54516, 38.794764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
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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