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

The driving distance from New Philadelphia, OH to West Chester, OH is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.3 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.49 mi
29.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.49 mi
Kilometers
29.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.3 mi
Kilometers
37.5 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sun, May 31, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in New Philadelphia
Sun, May 31, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Philadelphia
2026-05-31T00:40
Arrive West Chester
Sun, May 31, 1:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Philadelphia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dennison
OH

City in Goodhue and Rice counties, Minnesota, United States

From New Philadelphia
12.4 mi
00h 16m
To West Chester
10.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Uhrichsville

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Philadelphia 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 250 East
9.8 mi · 42%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 26%
North Broadway Street
0.74 mi · 3%
Jewett Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
US 36
0.11 mi
Taylor Avenue
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

7.67 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dennison
00h 16m from New Philadelphia
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to West Chester?

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dennison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from New Philadelphia and 10.9 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dennison

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dennison and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dennison.

RAIL

Alliance

62 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

114 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Philadelphia and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 18.49 mi (29.75 km).

New Philadelphia

#1 New Philadelphia

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

Population17,418
Coordinates40.4897900, -81.4456700
Altitude276
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: North Broadway Street (-81.445555, 40.48977)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.08
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.04 $6.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.48 $6.96
Premium $4.79 $3.93 $7.86
Diesel $4.30 $3.53 $7.06

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 New Philadelphia and West Chester. The current time is 00:40:25.

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.