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

The driving distance from Smithville, OH to West Chester, OH is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
61.24 mi
01h 24m
Flight
51.23 mi
82.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.23 mi
Kilometers
82.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.24 mi
Kilometers
98.55 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sun, May 31, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Smithville
Sun, May 31, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithville
2026-05-30T23:20
Arrive West Chester
Sun, May 31, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smithville
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
Loudon
OH

Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States

From Smithville
31.4 mi
00h 42m
To West Chester
29.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Summit Street

    1368 ft · 41 sec · North Summit Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Smucker Road

    1484 ft · 29 sec · Smucker Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Apple Creek Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · North Apple Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithville 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky Drive Southwest
22.3 mi · 36%
Dover Road
10.1 mi · 17%
North Apple Creek Road
7.16 mi · 12%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 10%
West Main Street
2.37 mi · 4%
US 250 East
2.28 mi · 4%
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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
00h 42m from Smithville
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Smithville 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 Smithville to West Chester?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Smithville and 29.8 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Smithville and Sunny near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Loudon

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

102 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

105 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithville and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 51.23 mi (82.45 km).

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#1 Smithville

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

Population1,261
Coordinates40.8622800, -81.8618000
Altitude324
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: North Summit Street (-81.861614, 40.862281)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.00
Round trip
$16.01
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.00 $16.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.16 $18.33
Premium $4.79 $10.35 $20.69
Diesel $4.30 $9.30 $18.59

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Smithville and West Chester. The current time is 23:20:46.

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.