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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Ballville, OH is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.24 mi
03h 10m
Flight
120.27 mi
193.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.27 mi
Kilometers
193.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.24 mi
Kilometers
227.31 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballville
Sat, May 23, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sat, May 23, 1:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-23T07:30
Arrive Ballville
Sat, May 23, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 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
Jeromesville
OH

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

From West Chester
70.5 mi
01h 35m
To Ballville
70.7 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    698 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue

    3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Water Street

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South

    2116 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    14.9 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cottage Street

    21 m · 1 sec · North Cottage Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto North Cottage Street

    2689 ft · 35 sec · North Cottage Street

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 250

    3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1867 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Wooster Street

    10.6 mi · 17 min · Wooster Street

  30. 30

    Take the exit left

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Norwalk Bypass

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Norwalk Bypass

  32. 32

    Continue on Sandusky Street

    11.3 mi · 18 min · Sandusky Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East McPherson Highway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · East McPherson Highway

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto McPherson Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McPherson Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on East State Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    838 ft · 17 sec · South 5th Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Hayes Avenue

    1761 ft · 35 sec · Hayes Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Avis Street

    640 ft · 17 sec · Avis Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Ewing Street

    599 ft · 22 sec · Ewing Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    1001 ft · 27 sec · South Front Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Tiffin Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Tiffin Street

  42. 42

    Continue on River Street

    1384 ft · 40 sec · River Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Siler Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Siler Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Siler Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
44 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lincoln Way
19.7 mi · 14%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 11%
Sandusky Street
11.3 mi · 8%
Wooster Street
10.9 mi · 8%
East McPherson Highway
8.61 mi · 6%
Norwalk Bypass
5.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeromesville
01h 35m from West Chester
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ballville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Jeromesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from West Chester and 70.7 miles from Ballville.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.45 one way or $36.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ballville.

Stop Ideas Near Jeromesville

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

63 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

83 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

93 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Ballville. Straight-line distance: 120.27 mi (193.55 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
Ballville

#2 Ballville

Census-designated place in Sandusky County, Ohio

Population5,772
Coordinates41.3278300, -83.1321400
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Ballville (-83.13214, 41.32783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.87 L · about $18.45
Round trip
$36.90
9.96 gal · 37.74 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.45 $36.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.13 $42.25
Premium $4.79 $23.85 $47.71
Diesel $4.30 $21.43 $42.87

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Ballville. The current time is 07:30:33.

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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.