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

The driving distance from Circleville, OH to West Chester, OH is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.59 mi
02h 18m
Flight
95.49 mi
153.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.49 mi
Kilometers
153.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.59 mi
Kilometers
208.56 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Circleville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Circleville
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive West Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Circleville
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
Hopewell
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Circleville
61.3 mi
01h 09m
To West Chester
68.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Court Street

    159 m · 24 sec · South Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lancaster Pike

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Lancaster Pike

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

    40 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

    158 m · 9 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

    45 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Memorial Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Fair Avenue

    3107 ft · 1 min · West Fair Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North High Street

    1647 ft · 40 sec · North High Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Granville Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Granville Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast

    13 mi · 18 min · Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Lancaster Road Southwest

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lancaster Road Southwest

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    49.4 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
49.7 mi · 38%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 17%
Lancaster Pike
15.3 mi · 12%
Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
13 mi · 10%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 4%
Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
3.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

49.4 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
95.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopewell
01h 09m from Circleville
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Circleville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Circleville and 68.3 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Circleville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Hopewell

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

70 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Circleville and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 95.49 mi (153.67 km).

Circleville

#1 Circleville

City in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States

Population2,494
Coordinates39.6006200, -82.9460100
Altitude212
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: South Court Street (-82.945782, 39.600552)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.31 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
9.14 gal · 34.62 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.39 $38.77
Premium $4.79 $21.89 $43.78
Diesel $4.30 $19.67 $39.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Circleville and West Chester. The current time is 23:00:08.

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.