How far is West Chester, OH from Aurora, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Aurora, OH is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Stark County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Aurora.
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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
68.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
2585 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
6.5 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
1818 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
735 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
2524 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Frost Road
1008 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Aurora Hudson Road
52 m · 5 sec · Aurora Hudson Road
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Continue on Frost Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Frost Road
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Turn left onto State Route 43
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 43
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Continue on South Chillicothe Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Chillicothe Road
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Continue on South Chillicothe Road
1498 ft · 27 sec · South Chillicothe Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chillicothe Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Aurora.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
68.2 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving West Chester and Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Aurora?
The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 49.1 miles from West Chester and 49 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 74.89 mi (120.52 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 Aurora
Affluent suburb in Portage County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,472 |
| Coordinates | 41.3175500, -81.3453900 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aurora (-81.34539, 41.31755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.68 | $29.35 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.57 | $33.15 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
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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