How far is Franklin Furnace, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Franklin Furnace, OH to West Chester, OH is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Washington County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin Furnace and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Furnace and West Chester.
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Start on Big Pete Road
23 m · 9 sec · Big Pete Road
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Turn sharp right onto Gallia Pike
1186 ft · 39 sec · Gallia Pike
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Continue on Gallia Pike
42 m · 6 sec · Gallia Pike
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 West: Portsmouth
1537 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wheelersburg
1371 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Center Street
2810 ft · 60 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Lick Run Lyra Road
2250 ft · 45 sec · Lick Run Lyra Road
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Continue on Dogwood Ridge Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Dogwood Ridge Road
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Turn straight onto Hartley Road
2248 ft · 45 sec · Hartley Road
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Turn straight
16.1 mi · 28 min
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1172 ft · 24 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on East Main Street
7 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Centerpoint Road
2450 ft · 50 sec · Centerpoint Road
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Turn right
3089 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
16.4 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre
2556 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 7
1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D
4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D
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Turn left
957 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
58.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
925 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Cadiz Road
20.6 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 14 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Westchester Road
5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin Furnace 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.
Corridor D
Merge slight left
58.2 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Franklin Furnace 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 Franklin Furnace to West Chester?
The road trip is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Dunham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Franklin Furnace and 101.4 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.38 one way or $52.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Franklin Furnace and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Dunham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunham.
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Furnace and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 135.98 mi (218.84 km).
#1 Franklin Furnace
Borough in Sussex Co.
| Population | 1,660 |
| Coordinates | 38.6450800, -82.8487800 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $26.38 | $52.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.20 | $60.41 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.10 | $68.21 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.64 | $61.29 |
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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