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

The driving distance from Florence, OH to West Chester, OH is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
142.39 mi
02h 33m
Flight
119.53 mi
192.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.53 mi
Kilometers
192.37 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.39 mi
Kilometers
229.15 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-19T00:42
Arrive West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Glenford
OH

Town

From Florence
72.3 mi
01h 16m
To West Chester
70.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 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 Florence and West Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Neil Road

    1972 ft · 1 min · Neil Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Columbus Cincinnati Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West High Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West High Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Elm Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Road

    2125 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Road

  6. 6

    Continue on London – Delaware Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · London – Delaware Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2796 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Continue on East Freeway

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and West Chester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
74.8 mi · 53%
London – Delaware Road
22.2 mi · 16%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 15%
Columbus Cincinnati Road
5.22 mi · 4%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 4%
West Freeway
3.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Continue on East Freeway

74.8 mi · 01h 22m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
119.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenford
01h 16m from Florence
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Florence 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 Florence to West Chester?

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Glenford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Florence and 70.2 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.60 one way or $37.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Florence and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Glenford

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

58 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 119.53 mi (192.37 km).

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#1 Florence

Unincorporated community in Paint Township, Madison County, Ohio

Population1,953
Coordinates39.8478400, -83.5471400
Altitude349
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: (-83.54723, 39.848016)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.02 L · about $18.60
Round trip
$37.20
10.04 gal · 38.04 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.60 $37.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.29 $42.59
Premium $4.79 $24.05 $48.09
Diesel $4.30 $21.61 $43.21

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 Florence and West Chester. The current time is 00:42:53.

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.