How far is Barnesville, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Barnesville, OH to West Chester, OH is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barnesville and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnesville and West Chester.
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Start on the route
64 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
1821 ft · 31 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Turn straight onto Bond Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue
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Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
110 m · 8 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9 mi · 13 min · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Continue on Freeport Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Freeport Road
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Turn sharp right onto Cadiz Road
152 m · 6 sec · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 14 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Westchester Road
5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnesville and West Chester.
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.
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9.04 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Barnesville and 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 Barnesville to West Chester?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holloway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Barnesville and 13.2 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Barnesville and Mostly Sunny near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Holloway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holloway.
Alliance
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnesville and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 19.14 mi (30.81 km).
#1 Barnesville
Town in Ohio
| Population | 3,949 |
| Coordinates | 39.9881300, -81.1765000 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
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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