How far is Alexander, OH from West Chester, OH?

The driving distance from Alexander, OH to West Chester, OH is about 93 miles (149.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.96 mi
01h 44m
Flight
78.68 mi
126.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.68 mi
Kilometers
126.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.96 mi
Kilometers
149.61 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Fri, Apr 17, 3:45 PM EDT
Return by in Alexander
Fri, Apr 17, 5:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexander
2026-04-17T14:01
Arrive West Chester
Fri, Apr 17, 3:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexander
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From Alexander
47.2 mi
00h 52m
To West Chester
45.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexander and West Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexander and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on Canal Road

    2222 ft · 54 sec · Canal Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Valley View Road

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Valley View Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northfield Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Akron Expressway

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexander and West Chester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
71.5 mi · 77%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 6%
Valley View Road
4.09 mi · 4%
US 250 East
2.28 mi · 2%
Northfield Road
1.84 mi · 2%
Canal Road
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Continue on Akron Expressway

61.6 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 52m from Alexander
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Alexander and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexander to West Chester?

The road trip is about 93 miles (149.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Alexander and 45.7 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Alexander and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canton, 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 Canton.

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

83 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexander and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 78.68 mi (126.63 km).

Alexander

#1 Alexander

Township in Athens County, Ohio

Population2,821
Coordinates41.3564400, -81.5959600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Chester

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,791
Coordinates40.2336800, -81.3442800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: Canal Road (-81.596072, 41.356411)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.42 L · about $12.15
Round trip
$24.30
6.56 gal · 24.84 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.15 $24.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.91 $27.83
Premium $4.79 $15.71 $31.42
Diesel $4.30 $14.12 $28.23

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexander and West Chester. The current time is 14:01:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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