How far is Dover, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Dover, OH to West Chester, OH is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Goodhue and Rice counties, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and West Chester.
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Start on East Front Street
8 m · 8 sec · East Front Street
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Turn left onto Wooster Avenue
2483 ft · 50 sec · Wooster Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Iron Avenue
2540 ft · 45 sec · East Iron Avenue
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Continue on Boulevard Street
2521 ft · 43 sec · Boulevard Street
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Continue on 4th Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto West High Avenue
1866 ft · 38 sec · West High Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Broadway Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Uhrichsville
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3151 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
151 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Turn left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue
6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
57 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and West Chester.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
7.67 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Dover 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 Dover to West Chester?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dennison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Dover and 13.1 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Dover and Sunny near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Dennison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Gnadenhutten Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dennison.
Alliance
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.75 km).
#1 Dover
City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,527 |
| Coordinates | 40.5206200, -81.4740100 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Chester
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,791 |
| Coordinates | 40.2336800, -81.3442800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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