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

The driving distance from West Alexandria, OH to West Chester, OH is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (277 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.48 mi
03h 20m
Flight
172.1 mi
276.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.1 mi
Kilometers
276.97 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.48 mi
Kilometers
322.64 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Mon, May 18, 2:02 PM EDT
Return by in West Alexandria
Mon, May 18, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Alexandria
2026-05-18T10:42
Arrive West Chester
Mon, May 18, 2:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Alexandria
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brice
OH

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

From West Alexandria
101.3 mi
01h 40m
To West Chester
99.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
90°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    6.4 mi · 11 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Columbus

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Continue on East Freeway

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Alexandria 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
81.2 mi · 40%
East Freeway
74.8 mi · 37%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 11%
North Main Street
6.37 mi · 3%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 3%
West Freeway
3.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Continue on East Freeway

74.8 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
172.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brice
01h 40m from West Alexandria
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Alexandria 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 West Alexandria to West Chester?

The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from West Alexandria and 99.2 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 172.1 miles (277 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.19 one way or $52.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 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 near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Brice

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Alexandria and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 172.1 mi (276.97 km).

West Alexandria

#1 West Alexandria

City in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,323
Coordinates39.7445000, -84.5321700
Altitude271
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: North Main Street (-84.532225, 39.744501)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.78 L · about $26.19
Round trip
$52.39
14.14 gal · 53.56 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.19 $52.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.99 $59.98
Premium $4.79 $33.87 $67.73
Diesel $4.30 $30.43 $60.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Alexandria and West Chester. The current time is 10:42:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.