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

The driving distance from Lakeview, OH to West Chester, OH is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.41 mi
02h 47m
Flight
136.86 mi
220.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.86 mi
Kilometers
220.26 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.41 mi
Kilometers
264.6 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 PM EST
Return by in Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 10:47 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeview
2026-11-06T17:12
Arrive West Chester
Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeview
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
Beechwood Trails
OH

Census designated place

From Lakeview
82.1 mi
01h 23m
To West Chester
82.3 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
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 Lakeview and West Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Oak Street

    41 m · 9 sec · North Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    53.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South

    1524 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 161: Worthington, New Albany

    2128 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 161 East: New Albany

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 161 East: New Albany, Little Turtle Way

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass

    15.4 mi · 17 min · New Albany Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pilling Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Pilling Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Albany Bypass
79.3 mi · 48%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12.2 mi · 7%
Pilling Street
6.2 mi · 4%
SR 161 East
1.8 mi · 1%
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
1.62 mi · 1%
I 270 East
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

53.2 mi · 01h 01m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
136.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beechwood Trails
01h 23m from Lakeview
Leave By
12:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeview 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 Lakeview to West Chester?

The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Beechwood Trails is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Lakeview and 82.3 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 12:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeview and Isolated Rain Showers near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Beechwood Trails

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 136.86 mi (220.26 km).

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#1 Lakeview

Situated in Logan County in west-central Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of approximately 994 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.4847700, -83.9230000
Altitude303
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 Oak Street (-83.922922, 40.484771)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.96 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
11.6 gal · 43.92 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.56 $26.46 $52.92
Premium $5.10 $29.59 $59.18
Diesel $6.39 $37.07 $74.14

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 Lakeview and West Chester. The current time is 17:12:22.

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.