How far is Ashtabula, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Ashtabula, OH to West Chester, OH is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashtabula and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashtabula and West Chester.
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Start on Center Street
1049 ft · 50 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Elm Avenue
104 m · 20 sec · Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto West 48th Street
1173 ft · 41 sec · West 48th Street
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Continue on Collins Boulevard
849 ft · 20 sec · Collins Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 46th Street
2441 ft · 50 sec · West 46th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road
1425 ft · 34 sec · State Road
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Turn left onto South Ridge Road East
1565 ft · 33 sec · South Ridge Road East
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Take the ramp right
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 11
1.8 mi · 2 min · State Route 11
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Cleveland
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
61 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Akron Expressway
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Keep slight right
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3151 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
151 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Turn left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue
6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
57 m · 4 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 Ashtabula and West Chester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
61 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ashtabula and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashtabula to West Chester?
The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Cuyahoga Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Ashtabula and 88.4 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.64 one way or $43.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ashtabula and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Cuyahoga Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashtabula and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 116.36 mi (187.26 km).
#1 Ashtabula
Town in Ohio
| Population | 17,917 |
| Coordinates | 41.8650500, -80.7898100 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Chester
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,791 |
| Coordinates | 40.2336800, -81.3442800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.64 | $43.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.77 | $49.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.97 | $55.95 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.14 | $50.27 |
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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