How far is Malta, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Malta, OH to West Chester, OH is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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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 01h 31m.
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 Ohio County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malta and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malta and West Chester.
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Start on 5th Street
104 m · 17 sec · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street
931 ft · 31 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
643 ft · 20 sec · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1124 ft · 21 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
1726 ft · 34 sec · North 7th Street
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Continue on North 8th Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · North 8th Street
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Turn slight left
13.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 77 North
837 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
925 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Cadiz Road
20.6 mi · 23 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 Malta and West Chester.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 77 North
Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Malta 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 Malta to West Chester?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Malta and 34.4 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 3:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.31 one way or $20.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Malta and Isolated Rain Showers near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buffalo.
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malta and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 48.81 mi (78.56 km).
#1 Malta
Village in Ohio, US
| Population | 631 |
| Coordinates | 39.6492400, -81.8620800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.98 | $10.31 | $20.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $11.82 | $23.63 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $13.21 | $26.43 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $16.55 | $33.11 |
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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