How far is Saint Joseph, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, OH to West Chester, OH is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and West Chester.
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Start on Sawmill Road
1855 ft · 1 min · Sawmill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto Carthagena Road
3 mi · 4 min · Carthagena Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
47 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
39.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn right
47.1 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South
1524 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 161: Worthington, New Albany
2128 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 161 East: New Albany
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 161 East: New Albany, Little Turtle Way
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass
15.4 mi · 17 min · New Albany Bypass
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 43 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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph 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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Partly Sunny near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to West Chester?
The road trip is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Saint Joseph and 104 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Partly Sunny near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Worthington
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 Worthington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 179.31 mi (288.57 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,784 |
| Coordinates | 40.4264400, -84.7394100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.19 | $54.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.14 | $62.27 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.16 | $70.32 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.59 | $63.18 |
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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