How far is West Chester, OH from Carlisle, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Carlisle, OH is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Carlisle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Carlisle.
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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
7.7 mi · 9 min · Cadiz Road
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Turn left onto Batesville Road
14.7 mi · 26 min · Batesville Road
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Continue on Main Pike St Batesville
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Pike St Batesville
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Continue on 2nd Cross Street
111 m · 9 sec · 2nd Cross Street
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Continue on Main Pike Street
1423 ft · 29 sec · Main Pike Street
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Turn straight onto Beaver Street
130 m · 9 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight left onto Batesville Road
8.9 mi · 16 min · Batesville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lexington Ridge Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Lexington Ridge Road
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Turn straight onto Road Fork Road
2490 ft · 50 sec · Road Fork Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Road Fork Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Carlisle.
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.
Batesville Road
Turn left onto Batesville Road
14.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carlisle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Carlisle?
The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Quaker City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from West Chester and 24 miles from Carlisle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carlisle.
Stop Ideas Near Quaker City
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 33.73 mi (54.29 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 Carlisle
Village in the U.
| Population | 7,370 |
| Coordinates | 39.7456300, -81.3637300 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlisle (-81.36373, 39.74563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.14 | $16.29 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
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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