How far is West Chester, OH from Big Island, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Big Island, OH is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.9 miles (164 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Big Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Big Island.
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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
15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
1543 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue
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Turn left
22.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
2116 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way
3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way
30 mi · 37 min · West Lincoln Way
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 598: Galion, Shelby
1822 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 598
1463 ft · 25 sec · State Route 598
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Continue on Portland Way North
2.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Way North
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Continue straight
21.5 mi · 32 min
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Turn slight right onto Kenton Avenue
2655 ft · 45 sec · Kenton Avenue
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Continue on Harding Highway West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Harding Highway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harding Highway West
21 m · 1 sec · Harding Highway West
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Exit the roundabout onto Harding Highway West
2.6 mi · 4 min · Harding Highway West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harding Highway West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Big Island.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Lincoln Way
Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way
30 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Big Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Big Island?
The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Jeromesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from West Chester and 67.8 miles from Big Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.9 miles (164 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.71 one way or $35.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Chester and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Big Island.
Stop Ideas Near Jeromesville
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 Jeromesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Big Island. Straight-line distance: 101.91 mi (164.01 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 Big Island
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 40.6122800, -83.2168600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Island (-83.21686, 40.61228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $17.71 | $35.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.28 | $40.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.90 | $45.79 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.57 | $41.15 |
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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