How far is West Chester, OH from Fairfax, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Fairfax, OH is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Fairfax.
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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
10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
2411 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
91.3 mi · 1 hr 41 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
2842 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Red Bank Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Red Bank Expressway
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Continue on Red Bank Road
103 m · 11 sec · Red Bank Road
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Turn left onto Brotherton Court
86 m · 8 sec · Brotherton Court
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Turn right
38 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Erie Avenue
41 m · 10 sec · Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Murray Road
2426 ft · 2 min · Murray Road
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Turn right onto Germania Street
636 ft · 28 sec · Germania Street
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Continue on Bancroft Street
591 ft · 26 sec · Bancroft Street
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Turn slight right onto Watterson Road
678 ft · 33 sec · Watterson Road
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Turn right onto Elder Street
603 ft · 28 sec · Elder Street
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Turn right onto Germania Street
8 m · 1 sec · Germania Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Germania Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Fairfax.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
91.3 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Blacklick Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from West Chester and 104.9 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Chester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Blacklick Estates
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 Blacklick Estates.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 178.69 mi (287.57 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 Fairfax
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,701 |
| Coordinates | 39.1453400, -84.3932700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-84.39327, 39.14534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.38 | $54.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.35 | $62.70 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.40 | $70.80 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.81 | $63.61 |
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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