How far is Mount Vernon, OH from West Chester, OH?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, OH to West Chester, OH is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
69.86 mi
01h 32m
Flight
61.14 mi
98.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.14 mi
Kilometers
98.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.86 mi
Kilometers
112.43 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Coshocton
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Mount Vernon
34.3 mi
00h 46m
To West Chester
35.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    23 m · 5 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    554 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Gambier Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Gambier Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Castle Road

    21 m · 2 sec · New Castle Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto New Castle Road

    12.9 mi · 22 min · New Castle Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    18.4 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pilling Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Pilling Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Castle Road
13 mi · 19%
Pilling Street
6.2 mi · 9%
East Gambier Street
4.6 mi · 7%
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
1.62 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.11 mi
Public Square
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

18.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coshocton
00h 46m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to West Chester?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Coshocton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Mount Vernon and 35.6 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mount Vernon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Coshocton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

97 mi away
820 East Main Street
BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 61.14 mi (98.4 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

City in Knox County, Ohio, United States

Population16,660
Coordinates40.3934000, -82.4857200
Altitude305
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: Public Square (-82.485728, 40.393305)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.23
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.11 $18.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.44 $20.87
Premium $4.79 $11.78 $23.57
Diesel $4.30 $10.59 $21.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and West Chester. The current time is 00:26:06.

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.