How far is Northwood, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Northwood, OH to West Chester, OH is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwood and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood and West Chester.
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Start on County Road 111 West
11 m · 1 sec · County Road 111 West
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Continue on Main Street
729 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto State Route 638
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 638
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Turn straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 33 East
1478 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South
1524 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 161: Worthington, New Albany
2128 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 161 East: New Albany
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 161 East: New Albany, Little Turtle Way
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass
15.4 mi · 17 min · New Albany Bypass
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 43 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Pilling Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Pilling Street
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Turn left onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
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Turn straight
8.7 mi · 15 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northwood 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.
US 33 East
Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Northwood and Mostly Cloudy near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northwood to West Chester?
The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Granville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Northwood and 79.8 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.99 one way or $43.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Northwood and Mostly Cloudy near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Granville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 126.82 mi (204.1 km).
#1 Northwood
Situated in the west-central region of Ohio, this small unincorporated community is part of Logan County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4728300, -83.7324300 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| 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: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $3.91 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $28.35 | $56.69 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $35.73 | $71.45 |
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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