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

The driving distance from South Point, OH to West Chester, OH is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.41 mi
03h 36m
Flight
141.93 mi
228.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.93 mi
Kilometers
228.42 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.41 mi
Kilometers
320.92 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Thu, Apr 30, 4:41 PM EDT
Return by in South Point
Thu, Apr 30, 8:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Point
2026-04-30T13:04
Arrive West Chester
Thu, Apr 30, 4:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Point
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eden
OH

Township in Wyandot County, Ohio

From South Point
102 mi
01h 48m
To West Chester
97.4 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street East

    732 ft · 21 sec · 4th Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Solida Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Solida Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    28 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    934 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2501 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville

    1481 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ohio River Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Huntington Road

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Huntington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Viand Street

    575 ft · 8 sec · Viand Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1508 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz

    925 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cadiz Road

    20.6 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Point and West Chester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Huntington Road
20.8 mi · 10%
Cadiz Road
20.6 mi · 10%
Solida Road
19 mi · 10%
Ohio River Road
12.2 mi · 6%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 3%
Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

88.7 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.5 mi
141.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden
01h 48m from South Point
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Point and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from South Point and 97.4 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.08 one way or $52.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Point and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Eden

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

90 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

101 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

107 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

115 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Point and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 141.93 mi (228.42 km).

South Point

#1 South Point

Town in Ohio, United States

Population3,813
Coordinates38.4178600, -82.5862700
Altitude172
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: 4th Street East (-82.586359, 38.417797)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.04 gal
26.64 L · about $26.08
Round trip
$52.17
14.08 gal · 53.28 L
Estimated CO2
62.6 kg one way
Round trip: 125.1 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.08 $52.17
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.86 $59.73
Premium $4.79 $33.72 $67.44
Diesel $4.30 $30.30 $60.60

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between South Point and West Chester. The current time is 13:04:32.

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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.