How far is Apple Creek, OH from West Chester, OH?

The driving distance from Apple Creek, OH to West Chester, OH is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.08 mi
01h 05m
Flight
44.25 mi
71.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.25 mi
Kilometers
71.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.08 mi
Kilometers
87.04 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Wed, Apr 15, 8:35 PM EDT
Return by in Apple Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 9:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apple Creek
2026-04-15T19:29
Arrive West Chester
Wed, Apr 15, 8:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apple Creek
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
Dover
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From Apple Creek
27 mi
00h 32m
To West Chester
27.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apple Creek and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on Richenbaugh Avenue

    16 m · 5 sec · Richenbaugh Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky Drive Southwest
22.3 mi · 41%
Dover Road
10.1 mi · 19%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 11%
US 250 East
2.28 mi · 4%
West Main Street
2.03 mi · 4%
Jewett Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sandusky Drive Southwest

Keep slight right

9.86 mi · 00h 11m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 32m from Apple Creek
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Apple Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Apple Creek to West Chester?

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Apple Creek and 27.1 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Apple Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Alliance

55 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

108 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

111 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apple Creek and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 44.25 mi (71.21 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Apple Creek

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,185
Coordinates40.7517200, -81.8393000
Altitude318
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: Richenbaugh Avenue (-81.83935, 40.751753)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.15
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.08 $14.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.10 $16.20
Premium $4.79 $9.15 $18.30
Diesel $4.30 $8.22 $16.44

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Apple Creek and West Chester. The current time is 19:29:50.

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.