How far is West Chester, OH from Clayton, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Clayton, OH is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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 04h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin 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 Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Clayton.
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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
66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North: High Street
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto South High Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · South High Street
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Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Keep slight right
20.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right
1719 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight left
116 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn sharp right onto Clayton Pike
1.6 mi · 4 min · Clayton Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clayton Pike
1.5 mi · 6 min · Clayton Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clayton Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Clayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Glenn Highway
Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Chester and Mostly Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Clayton?
The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Obetz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from West Chester and 110.8 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 7:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.94 one way or $57.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Chester and Mostly Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Obetz
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 Obetz.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 161.39 mi (259.73 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 Clayton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,574 |
| Coordinates | 38.7436800, -83.6754700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-83.67547, 38.74368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $28.94 | $57.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.13 | $66.26 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $37.41 | $74.82 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $33.61 | $67.23 |
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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