How far is West Chester, OH from East Union, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to East Union, OH is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.41 mi
01h 17m
Flight
32.32 mi
52.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.32 mi
Kilometers
52.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.41 mi
Kilometers
98.83 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Union
Tue, Jun 2, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Tue, Jun 2, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-06-02T04:01
Arrive East Union
Tue, Jun 2, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Cambridge
OH

City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

From West Chester
30.7 mi
00h 38m
To East Union
30.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and East Union.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 15 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street

    2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    20.7 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2454 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield

    2128 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto McConnelsville Road

    3045 ft · 55 sec · McConnelsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Woodsfield Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Woodsfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Doshie Road

    64 m · 9 sec · Doshie Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Doshie Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz Road
43.3 mi · 71%
Woodsfield Road
8.01 mi · 13%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 5%
McConnelsville Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
0.52 mi · 1%
South Philadelphia Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cadiz Road

Merge slight left

22.2 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
00h 38m from West Chester
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Chester and Sunny near East Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to East Union?

The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from West Chester and 30.7 miles from East Union.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Sunny near East Union.

Stop Ideas Near Cambridge

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

107 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and East Union. Straight-line distance: 32.32 mi (52.02 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
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#2 East Union

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population6,978
Coordinates39.7678500, -81.4006700
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: East Union (-81.40067, 39.76785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $8.04
Round trip
$16.08
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.04 $16.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.21 $18.41
Premium $4.79 $10.39 $20.79
Diesel $4.30 $9.34 $18.68

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and East Union. The current time is 04:01:55.

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.