How far is West Chester, OH from Bedford Heights, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Bedford Heights, OH is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.56 mi
02h 02m
Flight
82.32 mi
132.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.32 mi
Kilometers
132.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.56 mi
Kilometers
157 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-18T23:25
Arrive Bedford Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From West Chester
48.8 mi
01h 01m
To Bedford Heights
48.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Bedford Heights.

  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

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8, SR 43: Northfield Road

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Aurora Road

    1416 ft · 33 sec · Aurora Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Northfield Road

    2381 ft · 1 min · Northfield Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northfield Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
70.3 mi · 72%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 9%
Outerbelt South Freeway
1.55 mi · 2%
Stillwater Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Northfield Road
0.45 mi
SR 8
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 01m from West Chester
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Bedford Heights?

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 48.8 miles from West Chester and 48.8 miles from Bedford Heights.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Chester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

83 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Bedford Heights. Straight-line distance: 82.32 mi (132.48 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
Bedford Heights

#2 Bedford Heights

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population10,397
Coordinates41.4170000, -81.5273400
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Bedford Heights (-81.52734, 41.417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.49
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.75 $25.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.59 $29.18
Premium $4.79 $16.48 $32.96
Diesel $4.30 $14.81 $29.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Bedford Heights. The current time is 23:25:01.

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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.