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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Boston Heights, OH is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
85.97 mi
01h 49m
Flight
71.79 mi
115.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.79 mi
Kilometers
115.53 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.97 mi
Kilometers
138.35 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-19T12:33
Arrive Boston Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Bolivar
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From West Chester
43 mi
00h 54m
To Boston Heights
43 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Boston 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

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2864 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Boston Mills Road, Cuyahoga Valley National Park

    86 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Boston Mills Road

    2593 ft · 1 min · East Boston Mills Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Olde Eight Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Olde Eight Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olde Eight Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Boston 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
68 mi · 79%
Olde Eight Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Stillwater Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Boston Mills Road
0.6 mi · 1%
East Boston Mills Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Jewett Avenue
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

68 mi · 01h 19m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
00h 54m from West Chester
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Boston Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from West Chester and 43 miles from Boston Heights.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.23 one way or $22.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Boston Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Bolivar

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

43 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

97 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Boston Heights. Straight-line distance: 71.79 mi (115.53 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
Boston Heights

#2 Boston Heights

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates41.2647800, -81.5131700
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Boston Heights (-81.51317, 41.26478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.48 L · about $11.23
Round trip
$22.45
6.06 gal · 22.96 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.23 $22.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.85 $25.71
Premium $4.79 $14.51 $29.03
Diesel $4.30 $13.04 $26.08

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 Boston Heights. The current time is 12:33:11.

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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.