How far is Boston Heights, OH from West Chester, OH?

The driving distance from Boston Heights, OH to West Chester, OH is about 84.5 miles (136 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
84.51 mi
01h 33m
Flight
71.79 mi
115.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.79 mi
Kilometers
115.53 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.51 mi
Kilometers
136.01 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 PM EDT
Return by in Boston Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston Heights
2026-04-19T11:10
Arrive West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boston Heights
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 Boston Heights
43 mi
00h 46m
To West Chester
41.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston Heights and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on Olde Eight Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Olde Eight Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Boston Mills Road

    1541 ft · 41 sec · East Boston Mills Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward SR 8 South: Akron

    2861 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston Heights 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
67.8 mi · 80%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 7%
US 250 East
2.28 mi · 3%
Olde Eight Road
0.74 mi · 1%
SR 8 South
0.54 mi · 1%
East Boston Mills Road
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

57.9 mi · 01h 08m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
00h 46m from Boston Heights
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Boston Heights and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston Heights to West Chester?

The road trip is about 84.5 miles (136 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 43 miles from Boston Heights and 41.5 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.04 one way or $22.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Boston Heights and Chance Rain Showers 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 Boston Heights and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 71.79 mi (115.53 km).

Boston Heights

#1 Boston Heights

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates41.2647800, -81.5131700
Altitude326
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: Olde Eight Road (-81.513623, 41.264746)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.29 L · about $11.04
Round trip
$22.08
5.96 gal · 22.58 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.04 $22.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.64 $25.28
Premium $4.79 $14.27 $28.55
Diesel $4.30 $12.83 $25.65

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston Heights and West Chester. The current time is 11:10:09.

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.