How far is Wakeman, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Wakeman, OH to West Chester, OH is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.6 miles (144.2 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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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 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wakeman and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wakeman and West Chester.
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Start on River Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · River Street
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Turn left
3103 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue
9.8 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on United States Highway 250
3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250
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Continue on North Cottage Street
2681 ft · 35 sec · North Cottage Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
64 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
19.9 mi · 25 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
1102 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on Dover Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Dover Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
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Continue on West Main Street
2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3151 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
151 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Turn left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue
6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
57 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wakeman and West Chester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
19.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Wakeman and 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 Wakeman to West Chester?
The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 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?
Apple Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Wakeman and 56.2 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 $14.52 one way or $29.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Wakeman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Apple Creek
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 Apple Creek.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wakeman and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 89.59 mi (144.18 km).
#1 Wakeman
Township in Huron County, Ohio
| Population | 1,030 |
| Coordinates | 41.2545000, -82.3996100 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.52 | $29.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.87 | $33.74 |
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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