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

The driving distance from Caldwell, OH to West Chester, OH is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.88 mi
00h 58m
Flight
34.78 mi
55.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.78 mi
Kilometers
55.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.88 mi
Kilometers
78.67 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Tue, Jun 2, 3:57 AM EDT
Return by in Caldwell
Tue, Jun 2, 4:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-06-02T02:59
Arrive West Chester
Tue, Jun 2, 3:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caldwell
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
Center
OH

Township in Guernsey County, Ohio

From Caldwell
26.8 mi
00h 29m
To West Chester
22.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    17 m · 10 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Street

    893 ft · 20 sec · West Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Marietta Road

    3096 ft · 1 min · Marietta Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McConnelsville Road

    1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    837 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

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

    925 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cadiz Road

    20.6 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
22.7 mi · 46%
Cadiz Road
20.6 mi · 42%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 10%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 6%
Marietta Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
0.52 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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center
00h 29m from Caldwell
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Caldwell 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 Caldwell to West Chester?

The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Caldwell and 22.1 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caldwell and Sunny near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

102 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 34.78 mi (55.98 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

Village in Noble County, Ohio

Population1,639
Coordinates39.7478500, -81.5165100
Altitude226
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: North Street (-81.516513, 39.747723)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.53 L · about $6.41
Round trip
$12.82
3.46 gal · 13.06 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.41 $12.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.34 $14.68
Premium $4.79 $8.29 $16.57
Diesel $4.30 $7.45 $14.89

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Caldwell and West Chester. The current time is 02:59:43.

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.