How far is West Chester, OH from Bradner, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Bradner, OH is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Bradner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Bradner.
-
1
Start on the route
57 m · 6 sec
-
2
Turn right
698 ft · 14 sec
-
3
Keep slight right
7.5 mi · 13 min
-
4
Turn left
6 mi · 9 min
-
5
Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue
-
6
Turn right onto Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue
-
7
Continue on Center Street
151 m · 12 sec · Center Street
-
8
Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue
-
9
Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
-
11
Turn right onto Water Street
15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
1543 ft · 42 sec
-
13
Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue
-
14
Turn left
22.1 mi · 25 min
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road
-
16
Continue on Madison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
-
17
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
2116 ft · 52 sec
-
18
Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way
3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way
-
19
Keep slight right
14.9 mi · 18 min
-
20
Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
-
21
Turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
-
22
Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
-
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cottage Street
21 m · 1 sec · North Cottage Street
-
24
Exit the roundabout onto North Cottage Street
2689 ft · 35 sec · North Cottage Street
-
25
Continue on United States Highway 250
3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250
-
26
Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
27
Turn straight
10.3 mi · 12 min
-
28
Turn left
1867 ft · 24 sec
-
29
Continue on Wooster Street
10.6 mi · 17 min · Wooster Street
-
30
Take the exit left
1238 ft · 30 sec
-
31
Merge slight left onto Norwalk Bypass
5.4 mi · 7 min · Norwalk Bypass
-
32
Continue on Sandusky Street
11.3 mi · 18 min · Sandusky Street
-
33
Continue on East McPherson Highway
10.5 mi · 13 min · East McPherson Highway
-
34
Continue on Bypass Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Bypass Highway
-
35
Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
-
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway
19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway
-
37
Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway
-
38
Turn right onto Hayes Avenue
14 mi · 19 min · Hayes Avenue
-
39
Turn left onto Bradner Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bradner Road
-
40
Continue on North Main Street
873 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
-
41
Turn slight right onto Church Street
668 ft · 15 sec · Church Street
-
42
Turn left onto Plin Street
122 m · 18 sec · Plin Street
-
43
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Bradner.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
22.1 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Bradner?
The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from West Chester and 80 miles from Bradner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133 miles (214 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradner.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Bradner. Straight-line distance: 132.97 mi (214 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 |
End: Bradner (-83.43854, 41.32422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $20.90 | $41.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.92 | $47.85 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.02 | $54.03 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.27 | $48.55 |
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 · May 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.