How far is West Chester, IA from Havre, IA?

The driving distance from West Chester, IA to Havre, IA is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.74 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.28 mi
19.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.28 mi
Kilometers
19.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.74 mi
Kilometers
28.55 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Thu, Jun 11, 8:07 AM CDT
Return by in West Chester
Thu, Jun 11, 8:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-06-11T07:38
Arrive Havre
Thu, Jun 11, 8:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Washington
IA

City in Washington County, Kansas

From West Chester
8.9 mi
00h 14m
To Havre
8.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street

    915 ft · 46 sec · Railroad Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 92

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West 5th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue

    1758 ft · 44 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 92

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 92

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Spruce Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Spruce Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 280th Street

    2664 ft · 1 min · 280th Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Red Oak Avenue

    1093 ft · 30 sec · Red Oak Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oak Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Havre.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 92
8.71 mi · 49%
Spruce Avenue
3 mi · 17%
West 5th Street
1.38 mi · 8%
East Washington Street
1.37 mi · 8%
280th Street
0.5 mi · 3%
North 2nd Avenue
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 92

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 92

5.35 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 14m from West Chester
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Chester and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from West Chester and 8.9 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around West Chester and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Havre.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

38 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Ottumwa station

68 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Burlington

74 mi away
300 South Main Street
RAIL

Fort Madison station

81 mi away
1601 20th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Havre. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.76 km).

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#1 West Chester

Human settlement in Washington County, Iowa, United States of America

Population147
Coordinates41.3389000, -91.8176700
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
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#2 Havre

Havre is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2536300, -91.6101600
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-91.81767, 41.3389)
End: Havre (-91.61016, 41.25363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.68 $5.36
Premium $4.65 $2.93 $5.86
Diesel $5.30 $3.34 $6.68

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 Iowa · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Havre. The current time is 07:38:18.

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.