How far is Wellston, OH from West Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Wellston, OH to West Chester, OH is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellston and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellston and West Chester.
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Start on East Broadway Street
7 m · 5 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
32.3 mi · 49 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on South Mulberry Street
2923 ft · 1 min · South Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto East Hunter Street
1200 ft · 27 sec · East Hunter Street
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Turn left onto Zanesville Avenue
5.3 mi · 9 min · Zanesville Avenue
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Route 668
5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 668
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Continue on South Market Street
3065 ft · 1 min · South Market Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
854 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
17.1 mi · 26 min · East Main Street
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Continue on South Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Maysville Avenue
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Continue on Putnam Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
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Continue on South 6th Street
1303 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
976 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Underwood Street
1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 22 min
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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 Wellston and West Chester.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn right onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
32.3 mi · 00h 49m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wellston to West Chester?
The road trip is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Fultonham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Wellston and 93.3 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.86 one way or $41.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wellston and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Fultonham
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 Fultonham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellston and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 99.39 mi (159.96 km).
#1 Wellston
City in Jackson County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,532 |
| Coordinates | 39.1234100, -82.5329400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.88 | $47.76 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.97 | $53.94 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.23 | $48.46 |
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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