How far is West Chester, OH from Boston, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Boston, OH is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Boston.
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Start on the route
5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street
2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
152 m · 14 sec · Cadiz Road
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Turn sharp left onto Freeport Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Freeport Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9 mi · 13 min · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
110 m · 6 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
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Continue on Bond Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto West Leatherwood Pike
1966 ft · 39 sec · West Leatherwood Pike
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Continue on South Leatherwood Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Leatherwood Road
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Continue on South Leatherwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · South Leatherwood Road
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Continue on Seneca Lake Road
2452 ft · 49 sec · Seneca Lake Road
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Turn slight left onto Barnesville Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Street
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Beaver Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Rock River Road
25 m · 4 sec · Rock River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rock River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Boston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9.04 mi · 00h 13m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Boston?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Barnesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from West Chester and 18.8 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 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 Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Barnesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Alliance
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Boston. Straight-line distance: 25.09 mi (40.38 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 Boston
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,277 |
| Coordinates | 39.8881300, -81.1984400 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boston (-81.19844, 39.88813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
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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