How far is New Concord, OH from West Chester, OH?

The driving distance from New Concord, OH to West Chester, OH is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.47 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.44 mi
42.55 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from New Concord.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.44 mi
Kilometers
42.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.47 mi
Kilometers
63.52 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sat, May 30, 8:43 AM EDT
Return by in New Concord
Sat, May 30, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Concord
2026-05-30T07:53
Arrive West Chester
Sat, May 30, 8:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Concord
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
Antrim
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From New Concord
20.3 mi
00h 25m
To West Chester
19.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Concord and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2074 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on John Glenn Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · John Glenn Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Concord 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 55%
John Glenn Highway
7.47 mi · 19%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 13%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 7%
Highland Avenue
1.18 mi · 3%
Wheeling Avenue
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cadiz Road

Continue on Cadiz Road

21.6 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antrim
00h 25m from New Concord
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Concord 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 New Concord to West Chester?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Antrim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from New Concord and 19.2 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Concord and Sunny near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Antrim

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

92 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Concord and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 26.44 mi (42.55 km).

New Concord

#1 New Concord

Village in Muskingum County, Ohio

Population2,165
Coordinates39.9936800, -81.7340200
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 West Chester

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,791
Coordinates40.2336800, -81.3442800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.734054, 39.993705)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.90 $11.79
Premium $4.79 $6.66 $13.32
Diesel $4.30 $5.98 $11.97

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between New Concord and West Chester. The current time is 07:53:04.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.