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

The driving distance from Hocking, OH to West Chester, OH is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.6 mi
02h 25m
Flight
77.27 mi
124.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.27 mi
Kilometers
124.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.6 mi
Kilometers
179.61 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Tue, May 5, 12:51 PM EDT
Return by in Hocking
Tue, May 5, 3:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hocking
2026-05-05T10:26
Arrive West Chester
Tue, May 5, 12:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hocking
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
Zanesville
OH

City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States

From Hocking
56 mi
01h 12m
To West Chester
55.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1626 ft · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carbondale Road

    2634 ft · 1 min · Carbondale Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Carbondale Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Carbondale Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Kimberly Road

    2867 ft · 1 min · Kimberly Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kimberly Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Kimberly Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    16.6 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Town Hwy 312

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.8 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on South Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Maysville Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South 6th Street

    1303 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    976 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Underwood Street

    1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hocking 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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 19%
I 70 East
20.9 mi · 19%
Town Hwy 312
15.3 mi · 14%
Kimberly Road
6.57 mi · 6%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 5%
Carbondale Road
3.69 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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
77.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesville
01h 12m from Hocking
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hocking 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 Hocking to West Chester?

The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Hocking and 55.6 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.60 one way or $29.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hocking and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Zanesville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hocking and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 77.27 mi (124.36 km).

Hocking

#1 Hocking

Township in Fairfield County, Ohio

Population4,702
Coordinates39.3678500, -82.2657100
Altitude225
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: SR 56 (-82.265534, 39.367934)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $14.60
Round trip
$29.20
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.60 $29.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.79 $18.87 $37.75
Diesel $4.30 $16.96 $33.92

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hocking and West Chester. The current time is 10:26:12.

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.