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

The driving distance from Columbiana, OH to West Chester, OH is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
91.85 mi
01h 39m
Flight
56.67 mi
91.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.67 mi
Kilometers
91.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.85 mi
Kilometers
147.82 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Mon, Jun 1, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Columbiana
Mon, Jun 1, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbiana
2026-06-01T01:35
Arrive West Chester
Mon, Jun 1, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbiana
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
Steubenville
OH

City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Ohio, United States

From Columbiana
46.7 mi
00h 49m
To West Chester
45.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph N
Destination
76°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Alley

    19 m · 10 sec · Chestnut Alley

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    972 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    21.5 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    70 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbiana 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Park Avenue
60.2 mi · 66%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.3 mi · 18%
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.39 mi · 9%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 5%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 3%
Philadelphia Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Park Avenue

Merge slight left

21.6 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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Steubenville
00h 49m from Columbiana
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Columbiana and Partly Sunny near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Steubenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Columbiana and 45.1 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbiana and Partly Sunny near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Steubenville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

73 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

92 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Connellsville station

97 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbiana and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 56.67 mi (91.2 km).

Columbiana

#1 Columbiana

City in Alabama

Population6,284
Coordinates40.8883900, -80.6939600
Altitude353
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: (-80.693962, 40.888481)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.27 L · about $12.00
Round trip
$24.01
6.48 gal · 24.54 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.00 $24.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.74 $27.49
Premium $4.79 $15.52 $31.04
Diesel $4.30 $13.94 $27.89

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbiana and West Chester. The current time is 01:35:23.

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.