How far is Coal Grove, OH from West Chester, OH?

The driving distance from Coal Grove, OH to West Chester, OH is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.88 mi
03h 44m
Flight
138.32 mi
222.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.32 mi
Kilometers
222.61 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.88 mi
Kilometers
331.33 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Thu, Apr 30, 4:15 PM EDT
Return by in Coal Grove
Thu, Apr 30, 7:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coal Grove
2026-04-30T12:30
Arrive West Chester
Thu, Apr 30, 4:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coal Grove
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eden
OH

Township in Wyandot County, Ohio

From Coal Grove
105.1 mi
01h 52m
To West Chester
100.7 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coal Grove and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    94 m · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Carlton Davidson Lane

    109 m · 18 sec · Carlton Davidson Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Marion Pike

    1282 ft · 32 sec · Marion Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 52 East: Chesapeake

    796 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2501 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville

    1481 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ohio River Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Huntington Road

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Huntington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Viand Street

    575 ft · 8 sec · Viand Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1508 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  18. 18

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

    925 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cadiz Road

    20.6 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coal Grove 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 East
25.1 mi · 12%
Huntington Road
20.8 mi · 10%
Cadiz Road
20.6 mi · 10%
Ohio River Road
12.2 mi · 6%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 2%
Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

88.7 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.6 mi
138.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden
01h 52m from Coal Grove
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coal Grove and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coal Grove to West Chester?

The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Coal Grove and 100.7 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.90 one way or $53.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coal Grove and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Eden

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

90 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

101 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

107 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

115 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coal Grove and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 138.32 mi (222.61 km).

Coal Grove

#1 Coal Grove

Village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,048
Coordinates38.5034100, -82.6471100
Altitude176
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: (-82.647681, 38.504034)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.5 L · about $26.90
Round trip
$53.80
14.52 gal · 55 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.90 $53.80
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.80 $61.59
Premium $4.79 $34.78 $69.55
Diesel $4.30 $31.25 $62.49

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Coal Grove and West Chester. The current time is 12:30:45.

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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.