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

The driving distance from Utica, OH to West Chester, OH is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.41 mi
01h 29m
Flight
58.39 mi
93.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.39 mi
Kilometers
93.97 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.41 mi
Kilometers
113.32 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Fri, Nov 6, 4:11 PM EST
Return by in Utica
Fri, Nov 6, 5:40 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utica
2026-11-06T14:41
Arrive West Chester
Fri, Nov 6, 4:11 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Utica
9:30 PM EST
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
Coshocton
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Utica
33.7 mi
00h 44m
To West Chester
36.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
56°F
Friday

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Avenue

    687 ft · 36 sec · South Central Avenue

  2. 2

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

    2126 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wells Avenue

    138 m · 18 sec · Wells Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Millersburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Liberty Street

    1666 ft · 28 sec · West Liberty Street

  7. 7

    Continue on New Guilford Road

    27.4 mi · 45 min · New Guilford Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    2999 ft · 1 min · West Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1394 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1431 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pilling Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Pilling Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Guilford Road
27.4 mi · 39%
West Chestnut Street
17.2 mi · 24%
Pilling Street
6.2 mi · 9%
Millersburg Road
3.98 mi · 6%
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
1.62 mi · 2%
Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast
1.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Guilford Road

Continue on New Guilford Road

27.4 mi · 00h 45m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coshocton
00h 44m from Utica
Leave By
3:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Utica and Isolated 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 Utica to West Chester?

The road trip is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Coshocton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Utica and 36.7 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.91 one way or $19.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Utica and Isolated Rain Showers near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Coshocton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

97 mi away
820 East Main Street
BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utica and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 58.39 mi (93.97 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Utica

Situated in the central region of Ohio, this village lies primarily within Licking County along the banks of the North Fork of the Licking River.

Population0
Coordinates40.2342300, -82.4512700
Altitude292
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: South Central Avenue (-82.45122, 40.234228)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $9.91
Round trip
$19.82
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $9.91 $19.82
Mid-grade $4.56 $11.36 $22.72
Premium $5.10 $12.70 $25.41
Diesel $6.39 $15.91 $31.83

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Utica and West Chester. The current time is 14:41:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.