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

The driving distance from Bradner, OH to West Chester, OH is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.78 mi
03h 24m
Flight
132.97 mi
214 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.97 mi
Kilometers
214 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.78 mi
Kilometers
257.14 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Tue, May 19, 5:52 PM EDT
Return by in Bradner
Tue, May 19, 9:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradner
2026-05-19T14:28
Arrive West Chester
Tue, May 19, 5:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradner
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Bradner
80 mi
01h 42m
To West Chester
79.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 26 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plin Street

    122 m · 18 sec · Plin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    668 ft · 16 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    873 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bradner Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bradner Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bowling Green Road East

    14 mi · 20 min · Bowling Green Road East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bypass Highway

    31 m · 6 sec · Bypass Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Bypass Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on By-Pass Highway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · By-Pass Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    11.3 mi · 18 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1215 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    10.5 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Mill Street East

    1709 ft · 22 sec · Mill Street East

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    16.7 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    64 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    19.9 mi · 25 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1102 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Dover Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  30. 30

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  33. 33

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  34. 34

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  41. 41

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
42 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky Drive Southwest
22.3 mi · 14%
East Main Street
20.1 mi · 13%
Mill Street East
19.3 mi · 12%
Dover Road
14.8 mi · 9%
Bowling Green Road East
14 mi · 9%
West Main Street
13.9 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

19.9 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
133 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 42m from Bradner
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bradner and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bradner to West Chester?

The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Bradner and 79.8 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 133 miles (214 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bradner and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradner and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 132.97 mi (214 km).

Bradner

#1 Bradner

Town

Population1,020
Coordinates41.3242200, -83.4385400
Altitude212
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: Plin Street (-83.438571, 41.324217)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.34 L · about $20.90
Round trip
$41.79
11.28 gal · 42.68 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.90 $41.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.92 $47.85
Premium $4.79 $27.02 $54.03
Diesel $4.30 $24.27 $48.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradner and West Chester. The current time is 14:28:26.

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.