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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Ashley, OH is about 94 miles (151.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
94.01 mi
02h 31m
Flight
85.73 mi
137.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.73 mi
Kilometers
137.97 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.01 mi
Kilometers
151.29 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashley
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 5:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-18T00:29
Arrive Ashley
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Nellie
OH

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

From West Chester
46.9 mi
01h 15m
To Ashley
47.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    16.1 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    18.4 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    12.9 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Gambier Street

    44 m · 3 sec · East Gambier Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Gambier Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · East Gambier Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Mechanic Street

    679 ft · 30 sec · South Mechanic Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West High Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West High Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Delaware Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Old Delaware Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Marengo-Mount Vernon

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Marengo-Mount Vernon

  14. 14

    Continue on East Noble Street

    1077 ft · 34 sec · East Noble Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    849 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    1098 ft · 26 sec · West Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Marengo-Norton

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Marengo-Norton

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marengo-Mount Vernon
8.76 mi · 9%
Marengo-Norton
7.52 mi · 8%
Old Delaware Road
7.28 mi · 8%
East Gambier Street
4.76 mi · 5%
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
1.62 mi · 2%
West High Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

18.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nellie
01h 15m from West Chester
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.3 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Nellie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from West Chester and 47.1 miles from Ashley.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 1:28 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashley.

Stop Ideas Near Nellie

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

89 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Alliance

105 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

115 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Ashley. Straight-line distance: 85.73 mi (137.97 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
Ashley

#2 Ashley

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

Population1,640
Coordinates40.4089500, -82.9554600
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Ashley (-82.95546, 40.40895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Ashley. The current time is 00:29:21.

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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.