How far is Jerome, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Jerome, OH to West Chester, OH is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jerome and West Chester.
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Start on Jerome Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Jerome Road
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Continue on Manley Road
1843 ft · 37 sec · Manley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Glick Road
56 m · 4 sec · Glick Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Glick Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Glick Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Hard Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hard Road
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Turn right onto Sawmill Road
3113 ft · 1 min · Sawmill Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 270 East
1674 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 161: Worthington, New Albany
2128 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 161 East: New Albany
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 161 East: New Albany, Little Turtle Way
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass
15.4 mi · 17 min · New Albany Bypass
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 43 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Pilling Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Pilling Street
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Turn left onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
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Turn straight
8.7 mi · 15 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jerome and West Chester.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New Albany Bypass
Continue straight
38.8 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Jerome and Sunny near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jerome to West Chester?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Frazeysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Jerome and 57.8 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jerome and Sunny near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Frazeysburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 96.76 mi (155.72 km).
#1 Jerome
Township in Union County, Ohio
| Population | 6,006 |
| Coordinates | 40.1664500, -83.1757500 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.31 | $34.61 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.54 | $39.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
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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