How far is Cardington, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Cardington, OH to West Chester, OH is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cardington and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cardington and West Chester.
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Start on the route
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
74 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto North Marion Street
46 m · 10 sec · North Marion Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1701 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Gilead Street
2599 ft · 44 sec · Gilead Street
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Continue on United States Highway 42
1.2 km · 1 min · United States Highway 42
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Continue on United States Highway 42
2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 42
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Turn slight right onto Russell Road
5 mi · 8 min · Russell Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 95
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 95
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Continue on West Sandusky Street
7.3 mi · 13 min · West Sandusky Street
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Take the ramp right
1093 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
1024 ft · 32 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto West Gambier Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · West Gambier Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Castle Road
21 m · 2 sec · New Castle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New Castle Road
12.9 mi · 22 min · New Castle Road
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Turn straight
18.4 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Pilling Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Pilling Street
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Turn left onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
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Turn straight
8.7 mi · 15 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cardington 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
Turn straight
18.4 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cardington and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cardington to West Chester?
The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Newcastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Cardington and 47.8 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cardington and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Newcastle
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cardington and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 83.61 mi (134.56 km).
#1 Cardington
Ohio
| Population | 2,076 |
| Coordinates | 40.5006200, -82.8935100 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.52 | $25.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
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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