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

The driving distance from Chatham, OH to West Chester, OH is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.86 mi
01h 30m
Flight
58.78 mi
94.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.78 mi
Kilometers
94.59 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.86 mi
Kilometers
123.69 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Fri, Apr 17, 9:31 PM EDT
Return by in Chatham
Fri, Apr 17, 11:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatham
2026-04-17T20:00
Arrive West Chester
Fri, Apr 17, 9:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatham
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
Conesville
OH

Village in the United States

From Chatham
38.5 mi
00h 45m
To West Chester
38.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Preston Road

    140 m · 24 sec · Preston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marion Road Northeast

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marion Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chestnut Hills Road Northeast

    2058 ft · 42 sec · Chestnut Hills Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Mount Vernon Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward SR 16 East, SR 79 North: Coshocton

    730 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.9 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pilling Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Pilling Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 16 East
53.1 mi · 69%
Pilling Street
6.2 mi · 8%
Mount Vernon Road
4.69 mi · 6%
Marion Road Northeast
2.29 mi · 3%
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
1.62 mi · 2%
Chestnut Hills Road Northeast
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 16 East

Merge slight left

36.9 mi · 00h 44m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conesville
00h 45m from Chatham
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chatham and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Conesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Chatham and 38.3 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Chatham and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Conesville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

97 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Alliance

106 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 58.78 mi (94.59 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Chatham

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population2,396
Coordinates40.1575600, -82.4534900
Altitude287
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: Preston Road (-82.45363, 40.15758)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.27 L · about $10.04
Round trip
$20.08
5.42 gal · 20.54 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.04 $20.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.50 $22.99
Premium $4.79 $12.98 $25.96
Diesel $4.30 $11.66 $23.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatham and West Chester. The current time is 20:00:40.

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.