How far is Laurel, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Laurel, OH to West Chester, OH is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and West Chester.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Laurel Nicholsville Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Laurel Nicholsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto State Route 125
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 125
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Turn right onto State Route 222
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 222
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1896 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2174 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on US 50
11.7 mi · 18 min · US 50
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Turn left onto Apple Street
8.9 mi · 13 min · Apple Street
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Turn slight right onto Cuba Avenue
11.5 mi · 19 min · Cuba Avenue
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Turn left onto Xenia Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · Xenia Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
66.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1527 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway
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Turn left onto Dewey Avenue
1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 14 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Westchester Road
5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and West Chester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
66.7 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laurel and 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 Laurel to West Chester?
The road trip is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Obetz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Laurel and 120.2 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.12 one way or $60.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Laurel and Rain Showers near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Obetz
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 176.88 mi (284.66 km).
#1 Laurel
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,121 |
| Coordinates | 38.9153400, -84.1916000 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.12 | $60.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $34.49 | $68.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $38.94 | $77.89 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.99 | $69.98 |
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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