How far is West Chester, OH from Anderson, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Anderson, OH is about 151 miles (243 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Anderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Anderson.
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Start on the route
5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street
2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland 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 Dewey Avenue
1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway
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Turn left
1527 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2194 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North: High Street
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto South High Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · South High Street
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Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
29.4 mi · 38 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 207: Chillicothe
1315 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Moundsville Road
3115 ft · 2 min · Moundsville Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Parkway
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Turn right onto Anderson Station Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Anderson Station Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anderson Station Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Anderson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Glenn Highway
Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving West Chester and Areas Of Frost near Anderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Anderson?
The road trip is about 151 miles (243 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Amsterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from West Chester and 74.3 miles from Anderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.75 one way or $39.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around West Chester and Areas Of Frost near Anderson.
Stop Ideas Near Amsterdam
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 Amsterdam.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 109.69 mi (176.53 km).
#1 West Chester
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,791 |
| Coordinates | 40.2336800, -81.3442800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anderson
A city in Madison County, Ohio.
| Population | 44,059 |
| Coordinates | 39.3609000, -83.0704600 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anderson Station Road (-83.070463, 39.360861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $19.75 | $39.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.61 | $45.22 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
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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