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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Arcanum, OH is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
201.43 mi
03h 54m
Flight
170.39 mi
274.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.39 mi
Kilometers
274.22 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.43 mi
Kilometers
324.17 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arcanum
Fri, Apr 17, 11:48 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Fri, Apr 17, 3:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-17T07:54
Arrive Arcanum
Fri, Apr 17, 11:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brice
OH

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

From West Chester
100.5 mi
01h 57m
To Arcanum
100.9 mi
01h 57m

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
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 15 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street

    2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1527 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  17. 17

    Continue on West Freeway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · West Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East South Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East South Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Glenn Highway
78.1 mi · 39%
West Freeway
74.7 mi · 37%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 11%
SR 49 North
12.5 mi · 6%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 1%
East South Street
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John Glenn Highway

Merge slight left

75.9 mi · 01h 24m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
170.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brice
01h 57m from West Chester
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving West Chester and Mostly Sunny near Arcanum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 100.5 miles from West Chester and 100.9 miles from Arcanum.

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

The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Chester and Arcanum. Straight-line distance: 170.39 mi (274.22 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
Arcanum

#2 Arcanum

Ohio

Population2,004
Coordinates39.9900500, -84.5532900
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Arcanum (-84.55329, 39.99005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.91 L · about $26.34
Round trip
$52.69
14.22 gal · 53.82 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.34 $52.69
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.16 $60.32
Premium $4.79 $34.06 $68.11
Diesel $4.30 $30.60 $61.20

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 Arcanum. The current time is 07:54:07.

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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.