How far is Craig Beach, OH from West Chester, OH?

The driving distance from Craig Beach, OH to West Chester, OH is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.54 mi
01h 48m
Flight
63.9 mi
102.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.9 mi
Kilometers
102.83 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.54 mi
Kilometers
139.28 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM EDT
Return by in Craig Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Craig Beach
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive West Chester
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Craig Beach
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
East Sparta
OH

Town

From Craig Beach
44.1 mi
00h 54m
To West Chester
42.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Craig Beach and West Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Craig Beach and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on Grandview Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Grandview Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mahoning Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mahoning Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Tallmadge Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Tallmadge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deerfield Township Square

    64 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    14.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast

    748 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 30th Street Northeast

    792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Market Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast

    531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    80 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Marietta

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 25 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
33.1 mi · 38%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.1 mi · 17%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 7%
Deerfield Township Square
2.94 mi · 3%
Tallmadge Road
2.54 mi · 3%
US 250 East
2.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 77 South

Merge slight left

22.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Sparta
00h 54m from Craig Beach
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Craig Beach 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 Craig Beach to West Chester?

The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

East Sparta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Craig Beach and 42.5 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.30 one way or $22.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Craig Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near East Sparta

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

36 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

97 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

100 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

118 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Craig Beach and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 63.9 mi (102.83 km).

Craig Beach

#1 Craig Beach

City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,110
Coordinates41.1170000, -80.9834200
Altitude292
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: Grandview Road (-80.983504, 41.117077)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.56 L · about $11.30
Round trip
$22.60
6.1 gal · 23.12 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.30 $22.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.94 $25.88
Premium $4.79 $14.61 $29.22
Diesel $4.30 $13.13 $26.25

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Craig Beach and West Chester. The current time is 19:39:17.

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.