How far is West Chester, OH from Ashtabula, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Ashtabula, OH is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Ashtabula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Ashtabula.
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Start on the route
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
698 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
151 m · 12 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
70.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on I 90
34 mi · 37 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: Ashtabula
1620 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 45
1173 ft · 26 sec · State Route 45
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Continue on Center Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto North Ridge Road West
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Ridge Road West
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Continue on West Prospect Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Prospect Road
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Turn slight right onto Center Street
1044 ft · 46 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Ashtabula.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
70.3 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ashtabula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Ashtabula?
The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Cuyahoga Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from West Chester and 75.9 miles from Ashtabula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.82 one way or $39.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ashtabula.
Stop Ideas Near Cuyahoga Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Ashtabula. Straight-line distance: 116.36 mi (187.26 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 Ashtabula
Town in Ohio
| Population | 17,917 |
| Coordinates | 41.8650500, -80.7898100 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashtabula (-80.78981, 41.86505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 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 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.69 | $45.39 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.63 | $51.25 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.03 | $46.05 |
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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