How far is Bluffton, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Bluffton, OH to West Chester, OH is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluffton and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton and West Chester.
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Start on the route
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
25 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
2852 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto County Line Road
1.2 km · 2 min · County Line Road
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Continue on County Road 15 / Hancock Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 15 / Hancock Road
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Turn left
36.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
72.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right
1102 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on Dover Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Dover Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
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Continue on West Main Street
2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3151 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
151 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Turn left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue
6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
57 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluffton and West Chester.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
Take the exit slight right
72.1 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bluffton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bluffton to West Chester?
The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Bluffton and 86.8 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.71 one way or $45.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bluffton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 141.16 mi (227.18 km).
#1 Bluffton
Town in northwest Ohio
| Population | 4,030 |
| Coordinates | 40.8953300, -83.8888300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.00 | $52.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.36 | $58.73 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.38 | $52.77 |
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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