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

The driving distance from McArthur, OH to West Chester, OH is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
125.45 mi
02h 35m
Flight
91.01 mi
146.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.01 mi
Kilometers
146.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.45 mi
Kilometers
201.89 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sat, May 30, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in McArthur
Sun, May 31, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McArthur
2026-05-30T20:46
Arrive West Chester
Sat, May 30, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McArthur
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
Elizabeth
OH

Township in Miami County, Ohio

From McArthur
61.5 mi
01h 17m
To West Chester
64 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    58 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    22.7 mi · 34 min · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Mulberry Street

    2923 ft · 1 min · South Mulberry Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Hunter Street

    1200 ft · 27 sec · East Hunter Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Zanesville Avenue

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Zanesville Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 668

    5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 668

  10. 10

    Continue on South Market Street

    3065 ft · 1 min · South Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    854 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    17.1 mi · 26 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Maysville Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South 6th Street

    1303 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    976 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Underwood Street

    1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 22 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge

    1.1 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McArthur 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
33 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Market Street
22.7 mi · 18%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 17%
I 70 East
20.9 mi · 17%
East Main Street
17.2 mi · 14%
Zanesville Avenue
5.31 mi · 4%
State Route 668
5.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Market Street

Turn right onto North Market Street

22.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabeth
01h 17m from McArthur
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McArthur and Sunny near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Elizabeth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from McArthur and 64 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.41 one way or $32.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McArthur and Sunny near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabeth

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

80 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McArthur and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 91.01 mi (146.47 km).

McArthur

#1 McArthur

Human settlement in Vinton County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,620
Coordinates39.2464600, -82.4784900
Altitude233
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: (-82.478318, 39.246449)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $16.41
Round trip
$32.83
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.41 $32.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.79 $37.58
Premium $4.79 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $4.30 $19.07 $38.13

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between McArthur and West Chester. The current time is 20:46:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.