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

The driving distance from Massillon, OH to West Chester, OH is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
48.9 mi
01h 06m
Flight
40 mi
64.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40 mi
Kilometers
64.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.9 mi
Kilometers
78.7 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sat, May 16, 8:33 PM EDT
Return by in Massillon
Sat, May 16, 9:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massillon
2026-05-16T19:27
Arrive West Chester
Sat, May 16, 8:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massillon
9:30 PM EDT
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
New Philadelphia
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From Massillon
24.4 mi
00h 33m
To West Chester
24.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Way East

    145 m · 26 sec · Lincoln Way East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Erie Street South

    3010 ft · 1 min · Erie Street South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Walnut Road Southwest

    809 ft · 18 sec · Walnut Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
21.5 mi · 44%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 12%
US 250 East
2.28 mi · 5%
Erie Street South
0.57 mi · 1%
Jewett Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
Walnut Road Southwest
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

Keep slight right

9.86 mi · 00h 11m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Philadelphia
00h 33m from Massillon
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Massillon 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 Massillon to West Chester?

The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

New Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Massillon and 24.5 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Massillon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near New Philadelphia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Philadelphia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Philadelphia.

RAIL

Alliance

56 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

112 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

115 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massillon and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 40 mi (64.37 km).

Massillon

#1 Massillon

Town in Ohio, USA

Population32,641
Coordinates40.7967200, -81.5215100
Altitude289
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: Lincoln Way East (-81.521603, 40.796908)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.53 L · about $6.41
Round trip
$12.82
3.46 gal · 13.06 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.41 $12.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.34 $14.68
Premium $4.79 $8.29 $16.57
Diesel $4.30 $7.45 $14.89

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Massillon and West Chester. The current time is 19:27:45.

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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.