How far is West Chester, OH from Dover, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Dover, OH is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Goodhue and Rice counties, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Dover.
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Start on the route
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
698 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
151 m · 12 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
7 mi · 8 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 800 North, SR 416: Tuscarawas, New Philadelphia
1416 ft · 38 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Graff Road Southeast
1848 ft · 33 sec · Graff Road Southeast
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West High Avenue
1866 ft · 38 sec · West High Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on Boulevard Street
2521 ft · 43 sec · Boulevard Street
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Continue on East Iron Avenue
2540 ft · 47 sec · East Iron Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Wooster Avenue
2483 ft · 52 sec · South Wooster Avenue
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Turn right onto East Front Street
8 m · 1 sec · East Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Dover.
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.
Longest stretch
Keep slight right
7.54 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving West Chester and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Dover?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dennison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from West Chester and 13.9 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Dennison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Gnadenhutten Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dennison.
Alliance
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Dover. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.75 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 Dover
City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,527 |
| Coordinates | 40.5206200, -81.4740100 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dover (-81.47401, 40.52062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
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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