How far is Howland Center, OH from West Chester, OH?

The driving distance from Howland Center, OH to West Chester, OH is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77 miles (123.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
120.98 mi
02h 10m
Flight
76.98 mi
123.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.98 mi
Kilometers
123.88 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.98 mi
Kilometers
194.7 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Howland Center
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howland Center
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive West Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Howland Center
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
Plain
OH

Township in Stark County, Ohio

From Howland Center
56.7 mi
01h 05m
To West Chester
64.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Howland Center and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on Venice Heights Drive Northeast

    632 ft · 29 sec · Venice Heights Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cranbrook Avenue Northeast

    102 m · 17 sec · Cranbrook Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Anderson Avenue Northeast

    129 m · 19 sec · Anderson Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    75 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Niles Cortland Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · Niles Cortland Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Niles Cortland Road Southeast

    2563 ft · 51 sec · Niles Cortland Road Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Niles Cortland Road

    153 m · 12 sec · Niles Cortland Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward SR 82: Sharon Pa

    1544 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Warren Outer Belt

    1 mi · 1 min · Warren Outer Belt

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Youngstown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, SR 11: Girard, Cleveland

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 225: Alliance

    1413 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deerfield Township Square

    64 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    14.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast

    748 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on 30th Street Northeast

    792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Market Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast

  28. 28

    Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast

    531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    80 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Marietta

    1.1 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 25 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  44. 44

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Howland Center 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
45 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
33.1 mi · 27%
I 80 West
20.3 mi · 17%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.1 mi · 12%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 5%
SR 11 South
5.85 mi · 5%
Deerfield Township Square
2.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
77 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plain
01h 05m from Howland Center
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Howland Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Howland Center to West Chester?

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Howland Center and 64.3 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 77 miles (123.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.82 one way or $31.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Howland Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Plain

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

21 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

82 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

89 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howland Center and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 76.98 mi (123.88 km).

Howland Center

#1 Howland Center

Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population6,351
Coordinates41.2511700, -80.7453600
Altitude272
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: Venice Heights Drive Northeast (-80.74536, 41.25098)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.16 L · about $15.82
Round trip
$31.64
8.54 gal · 32.32 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.82 $31.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.11 $36.23
Premium $4.79 $20.45 $40.91
Diesel $4.30 $18.38 $36.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Howland Center and West Chester. The current time is 23:08:11.

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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.