How far is Russells Point, OH from West Chester, OH?

The driving distance from Russells Point, OH to West Chester, OH is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.51 mi
02h 45m
Flight
135.18 mi
217.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.18 mi
Kilometers
217.55 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.51 mi
Kilometers
261.53 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Wed, May 13, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Russells Point
Wed, May 13, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russells Point
2026-05-12T21:37
Arrive West Chester
Wed, May 13, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russells Point
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
Beechwood Trails
OH

Census designated place

From Russells Point
81.2 mi
01h 22m
To West Chester
81.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Russells Point and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1504 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard

    27 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    51 mi · 57 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 Russells Point 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
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Albany Bypass
79.3 mi · 49%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12.2 mi · 7%
Pilling Street
6.2 mi · 4%
SR 161 East
1.8 mi · 1%
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
1.62 mi · 1%
I 270 East
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

51 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
135.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beechwood Trails
01h 22m from Russells Point
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Russells Point and Sunny near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Russells Point to West Chester?

The road trip is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Beechwood Trails is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Russells Point and 81.3 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Russells Point and Sunny near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Beechwood Trails

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beechwood Trails, 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 Beechwood Trails.

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russells Point and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 135.18 mi (217.55 km).

Russells Point

#1 Russells Point

City in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,378
Coordinates40.4711600, -83.8927200
Altitude306
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: East Main Street (-83.89283, 40.471042)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.71 L · about $21.27
Round trip
$42.53
11.48 gal · 43.42 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.27 $42.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.35 $48.70
Premium $4.79 $27.49 $54.99
Diesel $4.30 $24.70 $49.41

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Russells Point and West Chester. The current time is 21:37:13.

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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.