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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Chardon, OH is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.58 mi
02h 45m
Flight
95.93 mi
154.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.93 mi
Kilometers
154.38 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.58 mi
Kilometers
208.54 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chardon
Tue, May 5, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Tue, May 5, 11:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-05T06:10
Arrive Chardon
Tue, May 5, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Portage Lakes
OH

Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio

From West Chester
64.8 mi
01h 22m
To Chardon
64.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    698 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue

    3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Water Street

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 90

    11.8 mi · 14 min · I 90

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Chardon, Painesville

    1525 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 44

    946 ft · 37 sec · State Route 44

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    79 m · 16 sec · Auburn Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crile Road

    67 m · 5 sec · Crile Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Auburn Road

    1053 ft · 28 sec · Auburn Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Concord Hambden Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Concord Hambden Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North State Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North State Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    99 m · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
70.3 mi · 54%
Outerbelt East Freeway
15 mi · 12%
I 90
11.8 mi · 9%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 7%
Concord Hambden Road
4.66 mi · 4%
North State Avenue
2.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

70.3 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage Lakes
01h 22m from West Chester
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chardon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Portage Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from West Chester and 64.8 miles from Chardon.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chardon.

Stop Ideas Near Portage Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

57 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

62 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

111 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Chardon. Straight-line distance: 95.93 mi (154.38 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
Chardon

#2 Chardon

County seat of Geauga County, Ohio, United States

Population4,597
Coordinates41.6142200, -81.1489900
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Chardon (-81.14899, 41.61422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.31 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
9.14 gal · 34.62 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.39 $38.77
Premium $4.79 $21.89 $43.78
Diesel $4.30 $19.67 $39.34

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Chardon. The current time is 06:10:56.

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.