How far is West Alexandria, OH from Eaton, OH?
The driving distance from West Alexandria, OH to Eaton, OH is about 5.6 miles (9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Preble County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Alexandria and Eaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Alexandria and Eaton.
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Start on North Main Street
6 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Dayton Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · West Dayton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Alexandria and Eaton.
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.
West Dayton Street
Turn right onto West Dayton Street
5.56 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Alexandria and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Alexandria to Eaton?
The road trip is about 5.6 miles (9 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gratis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from West Alexandria and 2.8 miles from Eaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Alexandria and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eaton.
Stop Ideas Near Gratis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Quiet Harmony Ranch
Camden Village Office
Country Side Antiques
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gratis.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Alexandria and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 5.55 mi (8.93 km).
#1 West Alexandria
City in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,323 |
| Coordinates | 39.7445000, -84.5321700 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eaton
City in Ohio, US
| Population | 8,124 |
| Coordinates | 39.7439400, -84.6366200 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eaton (-84.63662, 39.74394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.74 | $1.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $0.86 | $1.72 |
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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