How far is Wooster Heights, OH from Butler, OH?

The driving distance from Wooster Heights, OH to Butler, OH is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.58 mi
20.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.58 mi
Kilometers
20.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18 mi
Kilometers
28.97 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butler
Sun, Nov 8, 11:11 AM EST
Return by in Wooster Heights
Sun, Nov 8, 11:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wooster Heights
2026-11-08T10:45
Arrive Butler
Sun, Nov 8, 11:11 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wooster Heights
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Wooster Heights
9 mi
00h 12m
To Butler
9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wooster Heights and Butler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wooster Heights and Butler.

  1. 1

    Start on North McElroy Road

    1042 ft · 26 sec · North McElroy Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Avenue East

    3085 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Stewart Road

    2210 ft · 56 sec · North Stewart Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Lucas Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lucas Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South

    2695 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield

    2565 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 97

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 97

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    90 m · 14 sec · East Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Union Street

    66 m · 10 sec · Union Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wooster Heights and Butler.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 97
4.13 mi · 23%
I 71 South
3.47 mi · 19%
Lucas Road
1.29 mi · 7%
Mill Road
0.92 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.68 mi · 4%
Park Avenue East
0.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

5.71 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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
00h 12m from Wooster Heights
Leave By
7:38 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wooster Heights and Sunny near Butler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wooster Heights to Butler?

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Wooster Heights and 9 miles from Butler.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.47 one way or $4.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wooster Heights and Sunny near Butler.

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bellville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wooster Heights and Butler. Straight-line distance: 12.58 mi (20.24 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Wooster Heights

Situated in central Ohio within Richland County, this census-designated place is located immediately south of the city of Mansfield boundaries.

Population0
Coordinates40.7678300, -82.4651700
Altitude405
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Butler

Village in Ohio, United States

Population897
Coordinates40.5883900, -82.4248900
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: North McElroy Road (-82.465093, 40.767829)
End: Union Street (-82.424583, 40.588478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.47
Round trip
$4.93
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $2.47 $4.93
Mid-grade $4.50 $2.83 $5.66
Premium $5.04 $3.18 $6.36
Diesel $6.36 $4.00 $8.01

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Wooster Heights and Butler. The current time is 10:45:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.