How far is West Chester, OH from De Graff, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to De Graff, OH is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.14 mi
03h 23m
Flight
135.66 mi
218.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.66 mi
Kilometers
218.33 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.14 mi
Kilometers
262.55 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Graff
Wed, May 13, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Wed, May 13, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-12T23:04
Arrive De Graff
Wed, May 13, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Beechwood Trails
OH

Census designated place

From West Chester
81.5 mi
01h 41m
To De Graff
81.7 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and De Graff.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Cleveland, Wheeling

    1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    2274 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville, Avery-Muirfield Drive

    2057 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville

    2240 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    39.6 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 540: Bellefontaine

    1712 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Sandusky Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Sandusky Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 47

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 235

    60 m · 3 sec · State Route 235

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 235

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 235

  19. 19

    Continue on Cretcher Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cretcher Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
64.9 mi · 40%
US 33 West
40.4 mi · 25%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12.3 mi · 8%
State Route 47
6.4 mi · 4%
East Sandusky Avenue
3.45 mi · 2%
State Route 235
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

Continue straight

47.8 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beechwood Trails
01h 41m from West Chester
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Chester and Sunny near De Graff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to De Graff?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Beechwood Trails is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from West Chester and 81.7 miles from De Graff.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Sunny near De Graff.

Stop Ideas Near Beechwood Trails

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beechwood Trails, 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 Beechwood Trails.

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and De Graff. Straight-line distance: 135.66 mi (218.33 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
De Graff

#2 De Graff

City in Minnesota

Population1,262
Coordinates40.3120000, -83.9157700
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: De Graff (-83.91577, 40.312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.79 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.68
11.52 gal · 43.58 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.34 $42.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.43 $48.87
Premium $4.79 $27.59 $55.18
Diesel $4.30 $24.79 $49.58

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and De Graff. The current time is 23:04:51.

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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.