How far is Wooster Heights, OH from Lexington, OH?
The driving distance from Wooster Heights, OH to Lexington, OH is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wooster Heights and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wooster Heights and Lexington.
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Start on North McElroy Road
1042 ft · 26 sec · North McElroy Road
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Turn right onto Park Avenue East
3085 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue East
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Turn left onto North Stewart Road
2210 ft · 56 sec · North Stewart Road
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Turn straight onto Lucas Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lucas Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 South
2695 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
2565 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Orchard Park Road
2383 ft · 43 sec · Orchard Park Road
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Continue on Orchard Park Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Orchard Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lexington Avenue
146 m · 11 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
2 m · 1 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 Wooster Heights and Lexington.
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.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
2.96 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Wooster Heights and Sunny near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wooster Heights to Lexington?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Wooster Heights and 7.6 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wooster Heights and Sunny near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wooster Heights and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 8.7 mi (14 km).
#1 Wooster Heights
Situated in central Ohio within Richland County, this census-designated place is located immediately south of the city of Mansfield boundaries.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7678300, -82.4651700 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 5,328 |
| Coordinates | 40.6786700, -82.5823900 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-82.582421, 40.678666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 | $3.91 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
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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