How far is Burlington, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Burlington, OH to West Chester, OH is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and West Chester.
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Start on Washington Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1171 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Madison Street
530 ft · 29 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto County Road 120 South
1428 ft · 43 sec · County Road 120 South
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
2501 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
1481 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Turn right onto Ohio River Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
20.8 mi · 24 min · Huntington Road
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Continue on Viand Street
575 ft · 8 sec · Viand Street
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Continue straight
1508 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
29.2 mi · 35 min
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Turn left
88.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
925 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Cadiz Road
20.6 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 14 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Westchester Road
5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington 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.
Longest stretch
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88.7 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Burlington 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 Burlington to West Chester?
The road trip is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Belpre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Burlington and 115.2 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.20 one way or $56.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burlington and Sunny near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Belpre
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 Belpre.
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 141.34 mi (227.47 km).
#1 Burlington
Census-designated place in Lawrence County, Ohio
| Population | 1,304 |
| Coordinates | 38.4073000, -82.5357100 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.20 | $56.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $36.45 | $72.90 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $32.75 | $65.51 |
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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