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

The driving distance from Rumley, OH to West Chester, OH is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.14 mi
03h 08m
Flight
153.21 mi
246.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.21 mi
Kilometers
246.57 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.14 mi
Kilometers
293.13 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM EDT
Return by in Rumley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rumley
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive West Chester
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rumley
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Albany
OH

City in Ohio

From Rumley
91 mi
01h 34m
To West Chester
91.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hardin-Wapakoneta Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Hardin-Wapakoneta Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    22.1 mi · 33 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    47.1 mi · 52 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South

    1524 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 161: Worthington, New Albany

    2128 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 161 East: New Albany

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 161 East: New Albany, Little Turtle Way

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass

    15.4 mi · 17 min · New Albany Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pilling Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Pilling Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rumley and West Chester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Albany Bypass
79.3 mi · 44%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12.2 mi · 7%
Pilling Street
6.2 mi · 3%
SR 161 East
1.8 mi · 1%
Hardin-Wapakoneta Road
1.78 mi · 1%
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

47.1 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
153.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Albany
01h 34m from Rumley
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rumley 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 Rumley to West Chester?

The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Rumley and 91.2 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.82 one way or $47.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rumley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near New Albany

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Albany, 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 New Albany.

BUS

Columbus, OH

21 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rumley and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 153.21 mi (246.57 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rumley

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,391
Coordinates40.4136600, -84.2432800
Altitude296
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: Hardin-Wapakoneta Road (-84.243211, 40.413668)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.33 L · about $23.82
Round trip
$47.65
12.86 gal · 48.66 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.82 $47.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.28 $54.55
Premium $4.79 $30.80 $61.60
Diesel $4.30 $27.67 $55.35

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rumley and West Chester. The current time is 19:31:55.

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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.