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

The driving distance from Thompson, OH to West Chester, OH is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
136.78 mi
02h 21m
Flight
101.78 mi
163.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.78 mi
Kilometers
163.8 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.78 mi
Kilometers
220.13 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sun, May 3, 8:05 PM EDT
Return by in Thompson
Sun, May 3, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thompson
2026-05-03T17:43
Arrive West Chester
Sun, May 3, 8:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thompson
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
Akron
OH

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

From Thompson
69.8 mi
01h 10m
To West Chester
66.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thompson Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Thompson Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Madison Road

    613 ft · 13 sec · Madison Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Madison Road

    610 ft · 15 sec · Madison Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Thompson Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Thompson Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Madison Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Madison Road

  6. 6

    Continue on River Street

    1082 ft · 35 sec · River Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.5 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    61 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Akron Expressway

  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 Thompson and West Chester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
70.9 mi · 52%
River Street
37 mi · 27%
Outerbelt East Freeway
8.66 mi · 6%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 4%
Madison Road
5.03 mi · 4%
US 250 East
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

61 mi · 01h 12m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Akron
01h 10m from Thompson
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Thompson and Widespread Frost then Sunny near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thompson to West Chester?

The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Akron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Thompson and 66.9 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Thompson and Widespread Frost then Sunny near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Akron

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

40 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

49 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

58 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

108 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thompson and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 101.78 mi (163.8 km).

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#1 Thompson

City in Geauga County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,371
Coordinates41.6900500, -81.0514900
Altitude387
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: Thompson Road (-81.051486, 41.690084)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.27 L · about $17.90
Round trip
$35.79
9.66 gal · 36.54 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.90 $35.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.49 $40.98
Premium $4.79 $23.14 $46.27
Diesel $4.30 $20.79 $41.58

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Thompson and West Chester. The current time is 17:43:41.

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.