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

The driving distance from Lima, OH to West Chester, OH is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (146 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
132.41 mi
02h 22m
Flight
90.73 mi
146.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.73 mi
Kilometers
146.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.41 mi
Kilometers
213.1 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 PM EDT
Return by in Lima
Thu, Apr 16, 2:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lima
2026-04-16T09:53
Arrive West Chester
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lima
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
Lowell
OH

Village in Washington County, Ohio, United States

From Lima
68.5 mi
01h 11m
To West Chester
63.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Lima Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Lima Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on OH State Route 124

    3.2 mi · 5 min · OH State Route 124

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

    2556 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  11. 11

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz

    925 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cadiz Road

    20.6 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 50 sec · Philadelphia Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lima 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
62.9 mi · 47%
Cadiz Road
20.6 mi · 16%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 5%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 4%
OH State Route 124
3.24 mi · 2%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 02m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
01h 11m from Lima
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lima and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lima to West Chester?

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Lima and 63.9 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (146 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.30 one way or $34.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lima and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lima and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 90.73 mi (146.01 km).

Lima

#1 Lima

City in Ohio, United States

Population36,440
Coordinates39.0642400, -82.1198700
Altitude182
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: New Lima Road (-82.119932, 39.064248)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.69 L · about $17.30
Round trip
$34.60
9.34 gal · 35.38 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.30 $34.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.81 $39.62
Premium $4.79 $22.37 $44.74
Diesel $4.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lima and West Chester. The current time is 09:53:14.

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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.