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

The driving distance from Atwater, OH to West Chester, OH is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
73.23 mi
01h 32m
Flight
55.42 mi
89.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.42 mi
Kilometers
89.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.23 mi
Kilometers
117.86 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Atwater
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atwater
2026-04-23T00:27
Arrive West Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atwater
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
Bolivar
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From Atwater
37.8 mi
00h 46m
To West Chester
35.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bank Street

    24 m · 6 sec · Bank Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Waterloo Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Waterloo Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Greenbower Street Northeast

    22 m · 9 sec · Greenbower Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Florida Avenue Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Florida Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Edison Street Northeast

    1344 ft · 31 sec · Edison Street Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Aebi Avenue Northeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Aebi Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vine Street Northeast

    1467 ft · 40 sec · Vine Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Sawburg Road

    2634 ft · 54 sec · North Sawburg Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Beeson Street Northeast

    1477 ft · 33 sec · Beeson Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast

    748 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on 30th Street Northeast

    792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Market Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast

    531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    80 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Marietta

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 25 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  36. 36

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atwater 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
37 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
33.1 mi · 45%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
12.8 mi · 17%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 8%
Waterloo Road
2.86 mi · 4%
US 250 East
2.28 mi · 3%
Florida Avenue Northeast
1.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 77 South

Merge slight left

22.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
00h 46m from Atwater
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Atwater and Sunny near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Atwater and 35.4 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atwater and Sunny near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Bolivar

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

43 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

97 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atwater and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 55.42 mi (89.19 km).

Atwater

#1 Atwater

Township in Portage County, Ohio

Population2,708
Coordinates41.0239500, -81.1634300
Altitude344
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: Bank Street (-81.163262, 41.023996)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.12
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.56 $19.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.94 $21.89
Premium $4.79 $12.36 $24.72
Diesel $4.30 $11.10 $22.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Atwater and West Chester. The current time is 00:27:15.

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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.