How far is Fort Shawnee, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Fort Shawnee, OH to West Chester, OH is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Shawnee and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Shawnee and West Chester.
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Start on West Breese Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Breese Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Toledo
990 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
1908 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road
2510 ft · 53 sec · County Road 15 / Hancock Road
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Turn left
36.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
72.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right
1102 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on Dover Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Dover Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
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Continue on West Main Street
2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
9.9 mi · 11 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 Fort Shawnee and West Chester.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
Take the exit slight right
72.1 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Shawnee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Shawnee to West Chester?
The road trip is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from Fort Shawnee and 93.4 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Shawnee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Ontario
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Shawnee and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 150.14 mi (241.63 km).
#1 Fort Shawnee
City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,726 |
| Coordinates | 40.6867200, -84.1377300 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $24.60 | $49.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $28.17 | $56.33 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.81 | $63.61 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.58 | $57.16 |
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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