How far is Urbana, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Urbana, OH to West Chester, OH is about 152.9 miles (246 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbana and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana and West Chester.
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Start on North Main Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scioto Street
54 m · 4 sec · Scioto Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Scioto Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Scioto Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Scioto Street
9.5 mi · 15 min · Scioto Street
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Continue on North Main Street
9.3 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Urbana – West Jefferson Road
38 m · 2 sec · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Urbana – West Jefferson Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Urbana – West Jefferson Road
58 m · 3 sec · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Urbana – West Jefferson Road
1220 ft · 21 sec · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
67 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1616 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on East Freeway
74.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1527 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway
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Turn left onto Dewey Avenue
1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 14 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Westchester Road
5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbana and West Chester.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Freeway
Continue on East Freeway
74.8 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Urbana and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbana to West Chester?
The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Amsterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Urbana and 75.4 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.97 one way or $39.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Urbana and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Amsterdam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amsterdam.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbana and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 127.43 mi (205.08 km).
#1 Urbana
Township in Champaign County, Illinois
| Population | 11,415 |
| Coordinates | 40.1083900, -83.7524300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Chester
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,791 |
| Coordinates | 40.2336800, -81.3442800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $19.97 | $39.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.86 | $45.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.82 | $51.64 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.20 | $46.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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