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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Beaver, OH is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.9 mi
03h 33m
Flight
114.51 mi
184.28 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from West Chester.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.51 mi
Kilometers
184.28 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.9 mi
Kilometers
257.34 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaver
Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sat, Apr 11, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-11T01:26
Arrive Beaver
Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 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
Rendville
OH

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

From West Chester
79.9 mi
01h 46m
To Beaver
80 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.7 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Elm Street

    831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Marietta Street

    108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    155 m · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Roseville Road

    13.8 mi · 21 min · Roseville Road

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Town Hwy 312

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    1936 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Lake Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on South Main Street

    6.1 mi · 10 min · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Main

  34. 34

    Turn right

    143 m · 9 sec

  35. 35

    Take the ramp straight

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on East Bentbrook Drive

    7.1 mi · 9 min · East Bentbrook Drive

  39. 39

    Continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    41.1 mi · 48 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Gravel Washer Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Gravel Washer Road

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Pike

    1183 ft · 34 sec · Beaver Pike

  42. 42

    Turn right

    26 m · 2 sec

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
43 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
41.8 mi · 26%
John Glenn Highway
22.9 mi · 14%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 14%
Roseville Road
15.7 mi · 10%
Jefferson Street
12.6 mi · 8%
Main
8.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

41.1 mi · 00h 48m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rendville
01h 46m from West Chester
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Beaver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Rendville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from West Chester and 80 miles from Beaver.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Beaver.

Stop Ideas Near Rendville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

86 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Beaver. Straight-line distance: 114.51 mi (184.28 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Chester

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,791
Coordinates40.2336800, -81.3442800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Beaver

Human settlement in Ohio, USA

Population429
Coordinates39.0306300, -82.8243400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Beaver (-82.82434, 39.03063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.36 L · about $20.90
Round trip
$41.79
11.28 gal · 42.72 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.90 $41.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.92 $47.85
Premium $4.79 $27.02 $54.03
Diesel $4.30 $24.27 $48.55

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Beaver. The current time is 01:26:59.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.