How far is Hartford, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Hartford, OH to West Chester, OH is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stark County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and West Chester.
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Start on the route
5.3 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren-Sharon Road
28 m · 7 sec · Warren-Sharon Road
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto Hubbard Road
2460 ft · 41 sec · Hubbard Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 W: Cleveland
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 225: Alliance
1413 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deerfield Township Square
64 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right
2137 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
14.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
748 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Market Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North
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Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast
531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
80 m · 4 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Marietta
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 25 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 Hartford 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.
I 77 South
Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hartford 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 Hartford to West Chester?
The road trip is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Hartford and 67.4 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Louisville
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 Louisville.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 84.81 mi (136.49 km).
#1 Hartford
City in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,950 |
| Coordinates | 41.3114400, -80.5684100 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.64 | $33.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.05 | $38.09 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.51 | $43.01 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.32 | $38.65 |
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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