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

The driving distance from Elizabeth, OH to West Chester, OH is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
61.07 mi
01h 17m
Flight
45.31 mi
72.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.31 mi
Kilometers
72.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.07 mi
Kilometers
98.29 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
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
Cambridge
OH

City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

From Elizabeth
31.5 mi
00h 38m
To West Chester
29.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Powell Drive

    541 ft · 28 sec · Powell Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roseville Road

    2828 ft · 55 sec · Roseville Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on South Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Maysville Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South 6th Street

    1303 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    976 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Underwood Street

    1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 35%
I 70 East
20.9 mi · 34%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 8%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 5%
Maysville Pike
2.56 mi · 4%
South Maysville Avenue
1.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cadiz Road

Continue on Cadiz Road

21.6 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
00h 38m from Elizabeth
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Elizabeth and 29.6 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Cambridge

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

107 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 45.31 mi (72.92 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

Township in Miami County, Ohio

Population1,725
Coordinates39.8753500, -82.0618100
Altitude219
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: Powell Drive (-82.061548, 39.87527)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.16 L · about $8.00
Round trip
$16.01
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.00 $16.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.16 $18.33
Premium $4.79 $10.35 $20.69
Diesel $4.30 $9.30 $18.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and West Chester. The current time is 03:20:32.

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.