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

The driving distance from Bristol, OH to West Chester, OH is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.25 mi
01h 23m
Flight
42.32 mi
68.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.32 mi
Kilometers
68.1 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.25 mi
Kilometers
103.4 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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
Byesville
OH

City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States of America

From Bristol
34.5 mi
00h 41m
To West Chester
29.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    13.2 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 North

    837 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

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

    925 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cadiz Road

    20.6 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
22.7 mi · 35%
Cadiz Road
20.6 mi · 32%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 8%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Philadelphia Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

22.5 mi · 00h 24m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byesville
00h 41m from Bristol
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bristol 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 Bristol to West Chester?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Byesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Bristol and 29.8 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Byesville

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

112 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 42.32 mi (68.1 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Township in Morgan County, Ohio

Population2,747
Coordinates39.6978500, -81.7312400
Altitude298
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: SR 78 (-81.731184, 39.697696)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.58 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.82
4.54 gal · 17.16 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.41 $16.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.63 $19.26
Premium $4.79 $10.87 $21.75
Diesel $4.30 $9.77 $19.54

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 Bristol and West Chester. The current time is 22:13:23.

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.