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

The driving distance from Jefferson, OH to West Chester, OH is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.86 mi
02h 40m
Flight
108.21 mi
174.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.21 mi
Kilometers
174.15 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.86 mi
Kilometers
249.22 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Fri, Nov 6, 3:57 PM EST
Return by in Jefferson
Fri, Nov 6, 6:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-11-06T13:16
Arrive West Chester
Fri, Nov 6, 3:57 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
9:30 PM EST
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
Limaville
OH

Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America

From Jefferson
73.5 mi
01h 20m
To West Chester
81.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Friday

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

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 North Chestnut Street

    3071 ft · 2 min · North Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Mulberry Street

    2310 ft · 46 sec · East Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dorset Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dorset Road

  4. 4

    Continue on OH-307

    1.8 mi · 3 min · OH-307

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward SR 11 South

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto State Route 11

    38.3 mi · 42 min · State Route 11

  7. 7

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

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 225: Alliance

    1413 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deerfield Township Square

    64 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    14.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  19. 19

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

    748 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on 30th Street Northeast

    792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Market Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast

    531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    80 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

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

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Marietta

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 25 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  31. 31

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  32. 32

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  39. 39

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  40. 40

    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
40 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 11
38.3 mi · 25%
I 77 South
33.1 mi · 21%
I 80 West
20.3 mi · 13%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.1 mi · 10%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 4%
Deerfield Township Square
2.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 11

Merge slight left onto State Route 11

38.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limaville
01h 20m from Jefferson
Leave By
1:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jefferson and Isolated Rain Showers 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 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Limaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Jefferson and 81.3 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.77 one way or $43.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jefferson and Isolated Rain Showers near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Limaville

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

8 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

74 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

114 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 108.21 mi (174.15 km).

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#1 Jefferson

Situated in northeastern Ohio approximately ten miles south of Lake Erie, this village serves as the county seat of Ashtabula County at an elevation of 961 feet.

Population0
Coordinates41.7386700, -80.7698100
Altitude293
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: North Chestnut Street (-80.769461, 41.738669)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.69 L · about $21.77
Round trip
$43.53
10.94 gal · 41.38 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $21.77 $43.53
Mid-grade $4.56 $24.95 $49.91
Premium $5.10 $27.91 $55.82
Diesel $6.39 $34.96 $69.92

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and West Chester. The current time is 13:16:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.