How far is New Boston, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from New Boston, OH to West Chester, OH is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Boston and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Boston and West Chester.
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Start on the route
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
51 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Rhodes Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · Rhodes Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 140: South Webster Street
1109 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Webster Street
1835 ft · 42 sec · Webster Street
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Take the ramp left toward SR 823 North
1912 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shumway Hollow Road
1833 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Shumway Hollow Road
148 m · 19 sec · Shumway Hollow Road
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
42.5 mi · 50 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Continue on East Bentbrook Drive
7.1 mi · 9 min · East Bentbrook Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13, SR 550: Chauncey, Amesville
1486 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Converse Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Converse Street
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Turn slight left
20.8 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
13.8 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
25 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Pike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike
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Continue on South Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Maysville Avenue
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Continue on Putnam Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
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Continue on South 6th Street
1303 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
976 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Underwood Street
1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1527 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway
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Turn left onto Dewey Avenue
1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 25 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Boston and West Chester.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
42.5 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Boston and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Boston to West Chester?
The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glouster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from New Boston and 106.1 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133 miles (214 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.86 one way or $51.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Boston and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Glouster
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 Glouster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Boston and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 132.99 mi (214.02 km).
#1 New Boston
City in Scioto County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,123 |
| Coordinates | 38.7523000, -82.9368400 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $3.71 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.61 | $59.22 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.43 | $66.87 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.04 | $60.08 |
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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