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

The driving distance from Wadsworth, OH to West Chester, OH is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.11 mi
01h 30m
Flight
58.33 mi
93.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.33 mi
Kilometers
93.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.11 mi
Kilometers
114.44 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Wadsworth
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wadsworth
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive West Chester
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wadsworth
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
Beach City
OH

Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America

From Wadsworth
36.4 mi
00h 45m
To West Chester
34.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    18 m · 9 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Akron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Akron Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron

    832 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21 South: Massillon

    1257 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.4 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wadsworth 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 21 South
42.1 mi · 59%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 8%
US 250 East
2.28 mi · 3%
Akron Road
1.98 mi · 3%
I 76 East
1.46 mi · 2%
High Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 21 South

Merge slight left

22.4 mi · 00h 28m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beach City
00h 45m from Wadsworth
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Wadsworth and Sunny near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Beach City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Wadsworth and 34.8 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beach City

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

91 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

95 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wadsworth and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 58.33 mi (93.88 km).

Wadsworth

#1 Wadsworth

City in Ohio, USA

Population4,413
Coordinates41.0256100, -81.7298500
Altitude356
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: College Street (-81.729849, 41.025529)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.5 L · about $9.30
Round trip
$18.60
5.02 gal · 19 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.30 $18.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.65 $21.29
Premium $4.79 $12.02 $24.05
Diesel $4.30 $10.80 $21.61

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Wadsworth and West Chester. The current time is 18:50:57.

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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.