How far is New Market, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from New Market, OH to West Chester, OH is about 188.9 miles (304 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Market and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Market and West Chester.
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Start on the route
57.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
2543 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
66.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · East Freeway
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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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Market 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.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
66.7 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Market 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 New Market to West Chester?
The road trip is about 188.9 miles (304 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.8 miles from New Market and 99.1 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145 miles (233.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.71 one way or $49.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Market and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville
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 Kirkersville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Market and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 145.03 mi (233.4 km).
#1 New Market
Township in Highland County, Ohio
| Population | 1,888 |
| Coordinates | 39.1353400, -83.6688100 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $28.29 | $56.59 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.95 | $63.90 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.71 | $57.42 |
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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