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

The driving distance from Bethlehem, OH to West Chester, OH is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
109.21 mi
02h 11m
Flight
83.46 mi
134.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.46 mi
Kilometers
134.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.21 mi
Kilometers
175.76 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sat, May 30, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, May 31, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-05-30T19:54
Arrive West Chester
Sat, May 30, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
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
Apple Creek
OH

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

From Bethlehem
53.7 mi
01h 05m
To West Chester
55.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph E
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 61

    630 ft · 12 sec · State Route 61

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 61

    2474 ft · 50 sec · State Route 61

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 61

    132 m · 9 sec · State Route 61

  5. 5

    Continue on Brannon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Brannon Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    1217 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1105 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 30 East: Mansfield

    1968 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1102 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Dover Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  34. 34

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 East
39.1 mi · 36%
Sandusky Drive Southwest
22.3 mi · 20%
Dover Road
14.8 mi · 14%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 6%
Brannon Road
3.3 mi · 3%
Lincoln Highway
3.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 30 East

Merge slight left

38.5 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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apple Creek
01h 05m from Bethlehem
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem to West Chester?

The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Apple Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Bethlehem and 55.5 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Apple Creek

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

65 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

72 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

85 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

106 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 83.46 mi (134.31 km).

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#1 Bethlehem

Human settlement in Ohio, United States

Population1,110
Coordinates40.8386700, -82.7199000
Altitude346
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: State Route 61 (-82.7203, 40.838671)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.59 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.53
7.7 gal · 29.18 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.26 $28.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.33 $32.66
Premium $4.79 $18.44 $36.88
Diesel $4.30 $16.57 $33.14

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and West Chester. The current time is 19:54:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.