How far is West Chester, OH from Elmore, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Elmore, OH is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Elmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Elmore.
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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
15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
1543 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue
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Turn left
22.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
2116 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way
3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way
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Keep slight right
14.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cottage Street
21 m · 1 sec · North Cottage Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Cottage Street
2689 ft · 35 sec · North Cottage Street
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Continue on United States Highway 250
3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
1867 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wooster Street
4.8 mi · 7 min · Wooster Street
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Turn slight right onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
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Turn right onto State Route 18
7 m · 1 sec · State Route 18
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Continue on State Route 18
26 m · 2 sec · State Route 18
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1113 ft · 43 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
1074 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
36.5 mi · 39 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 51: Elmore, Woodville, Gibsonburg
1.3 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Toledo Street
94 m · 12 sec · Toledo Street
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Turn left onto Harris Street
62 m · 9 sec · Harris Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harris Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Elmore.
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.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
36.5 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving West Chester and Mostly Sunny near Elmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Elmore?
The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from West Chester and 79.5 miles from Elmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around West Chester and Mostly Sunny near Elmore.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Elmore. Straight-line distance: 133.3 mi (214.52 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 Elmore
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,401 |
| Coordinates | 41.4761600, -83.2957600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmore (-83.29576, 41.47616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.82 | $53.65 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.10 | $48.20 |
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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