How far is West Chester, OH from Bedford, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Bedford, OH is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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 00m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Stark County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Bedford.
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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
70.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West, SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
3006 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road
1437 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Fair Oaks Road
157 m · 18 sec · Fair Oaks Road
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
2913 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Columbus Street
53 m · 5 sec · Columbus Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbus Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Bedford.
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
70.3 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Bedford?
The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 47.5 miles from West Chester and 47.5 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 80.73 mi (129.93 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 Bedford
Human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,277 |
| Coordinates | 41.3931100, -81.5365100 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford (-81.53651, 41.39311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.05 | $32.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
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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