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

The driving distance from Barberton, OH to West Chester, OH is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
74.68 mi
01h 21m
Flight
55.54 mi
89.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.54 mi
Kilometers
89.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.68 mi
Kilometers
120.18 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Tue, May 12, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Barberton
Wed, May 13, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barberton
2026-05-12T21:17
Arrive West Chester
Tue, May 12, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barberton
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 Barberton
37.4 mi
00h 40m
To West Chester
37.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    39 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wooster Road North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wooster Road North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West State Street

    1 km · 1 min · West State Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 East, US 224 East

    76 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, US 224

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2661 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Canton

    1986 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    41.5 mi · 47 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 Barberton 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
51.8 mi · 69%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 8%
I 76 East
4.35 mi · 6%
US 250 East
2.28 mi · 3%
Wooster Road North
1.45 mi · 2%
West State Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 South

Merge slight left

41.5 mi · 00h 47m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
00h 40m from Barberton
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Barberton 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 Barberton to West Chester?

The road trip is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 37.4 miles from Barberton and 37.2 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Barberton 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 Barberton and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 55.54 mi (89.39 km).

Barberton

#1 Barberton

City in Ohio, USA

Population25,815
Coordinates41.0128300, -81.6051200
Altitude297
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: Wooster Road North (-81.606202, 41.012949)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.97 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.49
5.26 gal · 19.94 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.74 $19.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.16 $22.31
Premium $4.79 $12.60 $25.20
Diesel $4.30 $11.32 $22.64

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Barberton and West Chester. The current time is 21:17:57.

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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.