How far is West Chester, OH from Carey, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Carey, OH is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
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.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Carey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Carey.
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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
37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
1529 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Findlay Street
21 m · 1 sec · East Findlay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Findlay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Carey.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving West Chester and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Carey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Carey?
The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 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 73.2 miles from West Chester and 73.4 miles from Carey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.15 one way or $38.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Carey.
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.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Carey. Straight-line distance: 117.9 mi (189.74 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 Carey
Human settlement in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,586 |
| Coordinates | 40.9525600, -83.3824200 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carey (-83.38242, 40.95256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.15 | $38.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.76 | $49.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.25 | $44.50 |
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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