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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Alexander, OH is about 94 miles (151.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.04 mi
02h 02m
Flight
78.68 mi
126.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.68 mi
Kilometers
126.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.04 mi
Kilometers
151.34 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexander
Fri, Apr 17, 5:33 PM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Fri, Apr 17, 7:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-17T15:31
Arrive Alexander
Fri, Apr 17, 5:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From West Chester
47 mi
01h 01m
To Alexander
47 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
71°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    698 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue

    3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Water Street

    71.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Northfield Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northfield Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Valley View Road

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Valley View Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Canal Road

    2222 ft · 54 sec · Canal Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canal Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
71.5 mi · 76%
Valley View Road
4.11 mi · 4%
Northfield Road
1.83 mi · 2%
Stillwater Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Canal Road
0.42 mi
Jewett Avenue
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

71.5 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 01m from West Chester
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving West Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Alexander.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from West Chester and 47 miles from Alexander.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.30 one way or $24.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around West Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Alexander.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

83 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Alexander. Straight-line distance: 78.68 mi (126.63 km).

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#1 West Chester

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,791
Coordinates40.2336800, -81.3442800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Alexander

#2 Alexander

Township in Athens County, Ohio

Population2,821
Coordinates41.3564400, -81.5959600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Alexander (-81.59596, 41.35644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.56 L · about $12.30
Round trip
$24.60
6.64 gal · 25.12 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.30 $24.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.08 $28.17
Premium $4.79 $15.90 $31.81
Diesel $4.30 $14.29 $28.58

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Alexander. The current time is 15:31:24.

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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.