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

The driving distance from Jefferson, OH to West Chester, OH is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.07 mi
01h 57m
Flight
80.36 mi
129.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.36 mi
Kilometers
129.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.07 mi
Kilometers
167.48 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Sun, Apr 19, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-04-18T23:54
Arrive West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
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 Jefferson
54.3 mi
00h 58m
To West Chester
49.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winchester Road Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waterloo Road Northwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Waterloo Road Northwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Road Northwest

    1310 ft · 32 sec · Hill Road Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Diley Road Northwest

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Diley Road Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hill Road North

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Hill Road North

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson and West Chester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
63.6 mi · 61%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 21%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 5%
Diley Road Northwest
4.53 mi · 4%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 3%
Hill Road North
2.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

63.3 mi · 01h 08m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesville
00h 58m from Jefferson
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson 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 Jefferson to West Chester?

The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 54.3 miles from Jefferson and 49.8 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.60 one way or $27.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson 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 Jefferson and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 80.36 mi (129.32 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

County in Ohio, United States

Population1,821
Coordinates39.8139500, -82.7607300
Altitude260
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: Winchester Road Northwest (-82.76077, 39.813622)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.9 L · about $13.60
Round trip
$27.19
7.34 gal · 27.8 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.60 $27.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.57 $31.14
Premium $4.79 $17.58 $35.16
Diesel $4.30 $15.80 $31.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and West Chester. The current time is 23:54:20.

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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.