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

The driving distance from Belpre, OH to West Chester, OH is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
88.66 mi
01h 37m
Flight
67.41 mi
108.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.41 mi
Kilometers
108.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.66 mi
Kilometers
142.69 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Wed, May 13, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Belpre
Wed, May 13, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belpre
2026-05-12T23:55
Arrive West Chester
Wed, May 13, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belpre
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
Belle Valley
OH

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

From Belpre
46.7 mi
00h 48m
To West Chester
41.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
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 Belpre and West Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    154 m · 28 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Boulevard

    776 ft · 21 sec · Washington Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge

    2921 ft · 49 sec · Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Ann Street

    100 m · 19 sec · Ann Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1663 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Green Street

    122 m · 17 sec · Green Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  12. 12

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz

    925 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cadiz Road

    20.6 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
61.4 mi · 69%
Cadiz Road
20.6 mi · 23%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 6%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 3%
5th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 02m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Valley
00h 48m from Belpre
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belpre 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 Belpre to West Chester?

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Belle Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Belpre and 41.9 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belpre and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 67.41 mi (108.49 km).

Belpre

#1 Belpre

City in Washington County, Ohio

Population3,759
Coordinates39.2739600, -81.5729000
Altitude187
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: (-81.572851, 39.273957)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.19
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.60 $23.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.28 $26.55
Premium $4.79 $14.99 $29.99
Diesel $4.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 Belpre and West Chester. The current time is 23:55:28.

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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.