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

The driving distance from Creston, OH to West Chester, OH is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
72.51 mi
01h 37m
Flight
59.5 mi
95.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.5 mi
Kilometers
95.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.51 mi
Kilometers
116.69 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Tue, May 12, 9:19 PM EDT
Return by in Creston
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Creston
2026-05-12T19:41
Arrive West Chester
Tue, May 12, 9:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Creston
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
Beach City
OH

Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America

From Creston
37.2 mi
00h 48m
To West Chester
35.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burbank Street

    27 m · 5 sec · Burbank Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Cleveland Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Creston 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky Drive Southwest
22.3 mi · 31%
Cleveland Road
14.1 mi · 19%
Dover Road
13.8 mi · 19%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 8%
West Main Street
2.58 mi · 4%
US 250 East
2.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sandusky Drive Southwest

Keep slight right

9.86 mi · 00h 11m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beach City
00h 48m from Creston
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Creston and Sunny near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Beach City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Creston and 35.4 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Creston and Sunny near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Beach City

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

91 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

95 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Creston and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 59.5 mi (95.75 km).

Creston

#1 Creston

Village in Ohio, United States

Population2,184
Coordinates40.9870000, -81.8937500
Altitude302
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: Burbank Street (-81.893751, 40.987038)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $9.48
Round trip
$18.97
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.48 $18.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.86 $21.72
Premium $4.79 $12.26 $24.52
Diesel $4.30 $11.02 $22.04

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Creston and West Chester. The current time is 19:41:47.

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.