How far is Polk, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Polk, OH to West Chester, OH is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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 01h 44m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Polk and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polk and West Chester.
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Start on West Congress Street
61 m · 11 sec · West Congress Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
6.1 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
15.9 mi · 19 min
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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 Polk and West Chester.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
15.9 mi · 00h 19m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Polk and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Polk to West Chester?
The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Wilmot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Polk and 39.5 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Polk and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmot
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 Wilmot.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Polk and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 67.09 mi (107.97 km).
#1 Polk
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,935 |
| Coordinates | 40.9445000, -82.2154400 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.27 | $24.53 |
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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