How far is De Graff, OH from West Chester, OH?

The driving distance from De Graff, OH to West Chester, OH is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
163.36 mi
02h 56m
Flight
135.66 mi
218.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.66 mi
Kilometers
218.33 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.36 mi
Kilometers
262.9 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Wed, May 13, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in De Graff
Wed, May 13, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Graff
2026-05-12T22:18
Arrive West Chester
Wed, May 13, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Graff
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
Beechwood Trails
OH

Census designated place

From De Graff
81.6 mi
01h 28m
To West Chester
81.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 De Graff and West Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Graff and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Miami Street

    62 m · 4 sec · East Miami Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Cretcher Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Cretcher Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 235

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 235

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 47

    13 m · 1 sec · State Route 47

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 47

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47

  7. 7

    Continue on West Sandusky Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Sandusky Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 33 East

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US Route 33

    39.4 mi · 43 min · US Route 33

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South

    1524 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 161: Worthington, New Albany

    2128 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 161 East: New Albany

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 161 East: New Albany, Little Turtle Way

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass

    15.4 mi · 17 min · New Albany Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pilling Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Pilling Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between De Graff 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Albany Bypass
79.3 mi · 49%
US Route 33
39.4 mi · 24%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12.2 mi · 7%
State Route 47
6.41 mi · 4%
Pilling Street
6.2 mi · 4%
West Sandusky Avenue
3.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Route 33

Merge slight left onto US Route 33

39.4 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beechwood Trails
01h 28m from De Graff
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving De Graff 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 De Graff to West Chester?

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Beechwood Trails is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from De Graff and 81.8 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around De Graff and Sunny near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Beechwood Trails

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Graff and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 135.66 mi (218.33 km).

De Graff

#1 De Graff

City in Minnesota

Population1,262
Coordinates40.3120000, -83.9157700
Altitude305
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: (-83.915818, 40.311983)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.82 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.68
11.52 gal · 43.64 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.34 $42.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.43 $48.87
Premium $4.79 $27.59 $55.18
Diesel $4.30 $24.79 $49.58

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between De Graff and West Chester. The current time is 22:18:55.

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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.