How far is Ottawa County, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Ottawa County, OH to West Chester, OH is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ottawa County and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ottawa County and West Chester.
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Start on South Port Clinton South Road
111 m · 18 sec · South Port Clinton South Road
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Turn right onto East Wilcox Road
2011 ft · 2 min · East Wilcox Road
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Turn left onto South Fulton Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Fulton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Perry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Perry Street
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Continue on East Harbor Road
124 m · 8 sec · East Harbor Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk
1590 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto Milan Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Milan Road
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1158 ft · 46 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Turn slight left onto State Route 18
44 m · 3 sec · State Route 18
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Turn straight onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
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Turn slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Mill Street East
1709 ft · 22 sec · Mill Street East
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Keep slight right
16.7 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
64 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
19.9 mi · 25 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
1102 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on Dover Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Dover Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
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Continue on West Main Street
2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3151 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
151 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Turn left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue
6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
57 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ottawa County 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 Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
19.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ottawa County 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 Ottawa County to West Chester?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Jeromesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Ottawa County and 104.9 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ottawa County and Mostly Cloudy near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Jeromesville
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 Jeromesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ottawa County and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 120.74 mi (194.31 km).
#1 Ottawa County
County in Ohio, United States
| Population | 40,253 |
| Coordinates | 41.4967500, -82.9412800 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $3.83 | $23.98 | $47.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $27.44 | $54.88 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $30.84 | $61.69 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $37.99 | $75.97 |
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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