How far is Richwood, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Richwood, OH to West Chester, OH is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richwood and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richwood and West Chester.
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Start on West Ottawa Street
26 m · 9 sec · West Ottawa Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Street
115 m · 12 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Blagrove Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · East Blagrove Street
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Turn right onto Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
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Continue on West Water Street
1209 ft · 37 sec · West Water Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1876 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Prospect-Delaware Road
2321 ft · 38 sec · Prospect-Delaware Road
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Continue on State Route 203
9.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 203
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Continue on SR 37
3044 ft · 47 sec · SR 37
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Continue on West Central Avenue
2727 ft · 1 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Houk Road
2148 ft · 1 min · Houk Road
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Turn left onto Marysville Road
1 mi · 1 min · Marysville Road
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Continue on West William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Cherry Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Morning Street
126 m · 5 sec · Morning Street
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Continue on Granville Street
10.6 mi · 12 min · Granville Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 43 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Take the exit left
39.1 mi · 44 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richwood and West Chester.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
Take the exit left
39.1 mi · 00h 44m
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 Richwood and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richwood to West Chester?
The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Richwood and 48.6 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richwood and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Richwood and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 103.7 mi (166.89 km).
#1 Richwood
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,554 |
| Coordinates | 40.4264500, -83.2968600 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.30 | $38.61 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
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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