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

The driving distance from Damascus, OH to West Chester, OH is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
72.56 mi
01h 39m
Flight
50.49 mi
81.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.49 mi
Kilometers
81.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.56 mi
Kilometers
116.78 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Tue, May 12, 7:18 PM EDT
Return by in Damascus
Tue, May 12, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Damascus
2026-05-12T17:38
Arrive West Chester
Tue, May 12, 7:18 PM 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
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Damascus
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
Bolivar
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From Damascus
38.1 mi
00h 49m
To West Chester
34.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 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 Damascus and West Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Pricetown Road

    68 m · 12 sec · South Pricetown Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Salem-Alliance Road

    104 m · 8 sec · Salem-Alliance Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Alliance-Salem Road

    954 ft · 23 sec · Alliance-Salem Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Alliance-Damascus Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Alliance-Damascus Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Alliance-Salem Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Alliance-Salem Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mahoning Columbiana County Line Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mahoning Columbiana County Line Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Harrisburg Westville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Westville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East State Street

    4.4 mi · 10 min · East State Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward US 62 West

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    9.9 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  13. 13

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

    748 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 30th Street Northeast

    792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Market Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast

    531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    80 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

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

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Marietta

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 25 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  26. 26

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  33. 33

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Damascus 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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
33.1 mi · 46%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
10.6 mi · 15%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 8%
East State Street
4.44 mi · 6%
Harrisburg Westville Road
2.76 mi · 4%
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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
00h 49m from Damascus
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Damascus 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 Damascus to West Chester?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 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?

Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Damascus and 34.5 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:12 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 Widespread Frost then Sunny around Damascus and Sunny near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Bolivar

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

43 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

97 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 50.49 mi (81.26 km).

Damascus

#1 Damascus

Census-designated place in Ohio, United States

Population1,733
Coordinates40.9020000, -80.9550900
Altitude369
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 Pricetown Road (-80.955078, 40.902019)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
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 Damascus and West Chester. The current time is 17:38:59.

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.