How far is West Chester, OH from Brady, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Brady, OH is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.2 mi
00h 38m
Flight
12.65 mi
20.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.65 mi
Kilometers
20.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.2 mi
Kilometers
40.55 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brady
Sat, May 30, 8:27 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sat, May 30, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-30T07:49
Arrive Brady
Sat, May 30, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Antrim
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From West Chester
12.6 mi
00h 19m
To Brady
12.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Brady.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 15 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street

    2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Cadiz Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto R-1

    1.5 km · 4 min · R-1

  10. 10

    Continue on R-14 Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · R-14 Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · R-14 Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Brady.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz Road
14.2 mi · 57%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 11%
R-1
0.96 mi · 4%
R-14 Road
0.94 mi · 4%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
0.52 mi · 2%
South Philadelphia Street
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cadiz Road

Continue on Cadiz Road

14.2 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antrim
00h 19m from West Chester
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Chester and Sunny near Brady.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Brady?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Antrim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from West Chester and 12.6 miles from Brady.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.30 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Sunny near Brady.

Stop Ideas Near Antrim

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

92 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Brady. Straight-line distance: 12.65 mi (20.36 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
Brady

#2 Brady

Township in Williams County, Ohio

Population2,527
Coordinates40.0859000, -81.4856700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Brady (-81.48567, 40.0859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.30
Round trip
$6.59
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.30 $6.59
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.78 $7.55
Premium $4.79 $4.26 $8.53
Diesel $4.30 $3.83 $7.66

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Brady. The current time is 07:49:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.