How far is West Chester, OH from Carey, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Carey, OH is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
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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
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
21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue
1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway
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Turn left
1527 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2194 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
49.6 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Granville, Lancaster
1159 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Lancaster Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
13 mi · 18 min · Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
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Continue on Granville Pike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Granville Pike
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Continue on North High Street
1647 ft · 43 sec · North High Street
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Turn right onto East Fair Avenue
3107 ft · 1 min · East Fair Avenue
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Turn left onto North Memorial Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · North Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
3.5 mi · 5 min · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
41 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
155 m · 9 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
29 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
15.3 mi · 23 min · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Route 104
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 104
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Turn right onto Hickory Bend Road
1698 ft · 1 min · Hickory Bend Road
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Turn left onto Westfall Road
5.5 mi · 13 min · Westfall Road
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Turn right onto Williamsport Pike
1750 ft · 53 sec · Williamsport Pike
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Turn left onto Westfall Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Westfall Road
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Turn right onto Browns Chapel Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Browns Chapel Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Browns Chapel Road
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.
John Glenn Highway
Merge slight left
49.6 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers 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 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Gratiot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from West Chester and 68.8 miles from Carey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.97 one way or $35.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Carey.
Stop Ideas Near Gratiot
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Carey. Straight-line distance: 106.37 mi (171.19 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
City in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,540 |
| Coordinates | 39.4925600, -83.1024100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carey (-83.10241, 39.49256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $17.97 | $35.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.57 | $41.15 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.87 | $41.75 |
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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