How far is Rittman, OH from West Chester, OH?

The driving distance from Rittman, OH to West Chester, OH is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.46 mi
01h 34m
Flight
56.33 mi
90.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.33 mi
Kilometers
90.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.46 mi
Kilometers
116.62 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Tue, May 5, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Rittman
Tue, May 5, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rittman
2026-05-05T00:40
Arrive West Chester
Tue, May 5, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rittman
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Beach City
OH

Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America

From Rittman
36.5 mi
00h 47m
To West Chester
35.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rittman and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Sunset Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Doylestown Road

    968 ft · 29 sec · Doylestown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wadsworth Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wadsworth Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Wadsworth Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Wadsworth Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Akron Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Akron Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Apple Creek Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · North Apple Creek Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rittman 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky Drive Southwest
22.3 mi · 31%
Dover Road
10.1 mi · 14%
North Apple Creek Road
8.19 mi · 11%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 8%
Akron Road
5.66 mi · 8%
Wadsworth Road
3.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sandusky Drive Southwest

Keep slight right

9.86 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beach City
00h 47m from Rittman
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rittman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rittman to West Chester?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Beach City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Rittman and 35.9 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rittman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Beach City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beach City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beach City.

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

91 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

95 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rittman and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 56.33 mi (90.65 km).

Rittman

#1 Rittman

City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States

Population6,396
Coordinates40.9781100, -81.7820800
Altitude299
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: (-81.781953, 40.977923)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $9.48
Round trip
$18.97
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.48 $18.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.86 $21.72
Premium $4.79 $12.26 $24.52
Diesel $4.30 $11.02 $22.04

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rittman and West Chester. The current time is 00:40:19.

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.