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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Batavia, OH is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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
220.22 mi
04h 17m
Flight
170.55 mi
274.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.55 mi
Kilometers
274.47 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.22 mi
Kilometers
354.41 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batavia
Wed, Apr 15, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Wed, Apr 15, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-15T01:41
Arrive Batavia
Wed, Apr 15, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 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

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
Obetz
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From West Chester
109.9 mi
02h 08m
To Batavia
110.3 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East

    2144 ft · 52 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Circle Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

    961 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

    1056 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Batavia

    1260 ft · 35 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on East Main Street

    40 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
84.1 mi · 38%
John Glenn Highway
68.7 mi · 31%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 10%
Circle Freeway
13.9 mi · 6%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 5%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
5.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

84.1 mi · 01h 32m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
170.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Obetz
02h 08m from West Chester
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Chester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batavia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Obetz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from West Chester and 110.3 miles from Batavia.

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

The direct path is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.79 one way or $57.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Obetz

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

10 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Batavia. Straight-line distance: 170.55 mi (274.47 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
Batavia

#2 Batavia

Village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States

Population1,967
Coordinates39.0770100, -84.1768800
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Batavia (-84.17688, 39.07701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.42 L · about $28.79
Round trip
$57.58
15.54 gal · 58.84 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.79 $57.58
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.96 $65.92
Premium $4.79 $37.22 $74.44
Diesel $4.30 $33.44 $66.88

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Batavia. The current time is 01:41:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.