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

The driving distance from South Canal, OH to West Chester, OH is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
91.28 mi
01h 52m
Flight
67.84 mi
109.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.84 mi
Kilometers
109.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.28 mi
Kilometers
146.9 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in South Canal
Sat, Apr 18, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Canal
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Canal
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
Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From South Canal
45.9 mi
00h 56m
To West Chester
45.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 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 Canal and West Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Niles Avenue

    1148 ft · 52 sec · Niles Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Robinwood Boulevard

    107 m · 21 sec · Robinwood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Scott Street

    1688 ft · 1 min · Scott Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lorain Street

    120 m · 24 sec · Lorain Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ravenna Road

    1657 ft · 45 sec · Ravenna Road

  6. 6

    Continue on McClintocksburg Road

    1 mi · 2 min · McClintocksburg Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Newton Falls Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Newton Falls Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deerfield Township Square

    64 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    14.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast

    748 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on 30th Street Northeast

    792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Market Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast

    531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    80 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Marietta

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 25 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  36. 36

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Canal 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
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
33.1 mi · 36%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.1 mi · 17%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 7%
Deerfield Township Square
2.94 mi · 3%
US 250 East
2.28 mi · 2%
Newton Falls Road
1.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 77 South

Merge slight left

22.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 56m from South Canal
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Canal 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 Canal to West Chester?

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from South Canal and 45.4 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

83 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Canal and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 67.84 mi (109.17 km).

South Canal

#1 South Canal

Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population1,100
Coordinates41.1772800, -80.9867600
Altitude286
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: Niles Avenue (-80.98676, 41.178144)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.19 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
6.44 gal · 24.38 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.93 $23.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.66 $27.32
Premium $4.79 $15.42 $30.85
Diesel $4.30 $13.86 $27.72

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 Canal and West Chester. The current time is 00:26:10.

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.