How far is South Amherst, OH from West Chester, OH?

The driving distance from South Amherst, OH to West Chester, OH is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
127.47 mi
02h 16m
Flight
90.97 mi
146.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.97 mi
Kilometers
146.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.47 mi
Kilometers
205.14 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in South Amherst
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Amherst
2026-04-18T01:57
Arrive West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Amherst
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
Apple Creek
OH

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

From South Amherst
57.2 mi
01h 08m
To West Chester
70.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Amherst and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Street

    72 m · 11 sec · Leonard Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Telegraph Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Milan Elyria Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Milan Elyria Road

  5. 5

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Burbank Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road

    30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    829 ft · 11 sec · Burbank Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Dix Expressway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Dix Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  30. 30

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  33. 33

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  35. 35

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  38. 38

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  39. 39

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  41. 41

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  46. 46

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Amherst 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
47 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
0 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky Drive Southwest
22.3 mi · 18%
Dover Road
13.8 mi · 11%
Avon Lake Road
13.7 mi · 11%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 8%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
7.82 mi · 6%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apple Creek
01h 08m from South Amherst
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Amherst 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 South Amherst to West Chester?

The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Apple Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from South Amherst and 70.3 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Apple Creek

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

65 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

72 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

85 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

106 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Amherst and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 90.97 mi (146.4 km).

South Amherst

#1 South Amherst

Village in the United States

Population1,663
Coordinates41.3558800, -82.2537700
Altitude242
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: Leonard Street (-82.253846, 41.355889)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.03 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.35
9 gal · 34.06 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.67 $33.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.09 $38.18
Premium $4.79 $21.56 $43.11
Diesel $4.30 $19.37 $38.74

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Amherst and West Chester. The current time is 01:57:23.

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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.