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

The driving distance from Lakemore, OH to West Chester, OH is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
72.71 mi
01h 21m
Flight
54.6 mi
87.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.6 mi
Kilometers
87.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.71 mi
Kilometers
117.01 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Lakemore
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakemore
2026-04-19T08:24
Arrive West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakemore
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Strasburg
OH

Village in United States of America

From Lakemore
34.4 mi
00h 40m
To West Chester
38.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    36 m · 8 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    686 ft · 35 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sanitarium Road

    725 ft · 28 sec · Sanitarium Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Flickinger Road

    1673 ft · 42 sec · Flickinger Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Myersville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Myersville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Killian Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Killian Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Massillon Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Massillon Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massillon Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Massillon Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1306 ft · 29 sec · Massillon Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massillon Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1163 ft · 26 sec · Massillon Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Massillon Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1245 ft · 33 sec · Massillon Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 South: Canton

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    36.4 mi · 41 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakemore 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
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
46.6 mi · 64%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 8%
US 250 East
2.28 mi · 3%
Massillon Road
2.27 mi · 3%
Myersville Road
1.39 mi · 2%
Killian Road
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 77 South

Merge slight left

36.4 mi · 00h 41m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strasburg
00h 40m from Lakemore
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakemore and Chance 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 Lakemore to West Chester?

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Lakemore and 38.3 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Strasburg

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

102 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakemore and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 54.6 mi (87.87 km).

Lakemore

#1 Lakemore

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,061
Coordinates41.0208900, -81.4359500
Altitude331
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: Church Street (-81.435958, 41.021008)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $9.52
Round trip
$19.04
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.52 $19.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.79 $12.31 $24.62
Diesel $4.30 $11.06 $22.12

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 Lakemore and West Chester. The current time is 08:24:16.

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.