How far is West Chester, OH from Fairfield Beach, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Fairfield Beach, OH is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.8 mi
01h 49m
Flight
63.7 mi
102.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.7 mi
Kilometers
102.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.8 mi
Kilometers
136.48 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Fairfield Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
New Concord
OH

Village in Muskingum County, Ohio

From West Chester
42.3 mi
00h 54m
To Fairfield Beach
42.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Fairfield Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Fairfield Beach.

  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

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1527 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Thornville, Newark

    1766 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jacksontown Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Jacksontown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Zion Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Zion Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Honey Creek Road Northwest

    1739 ft · 48 sec · Honey Creek Road Northwest

  20. 20

    Continue on Honey Creek Road N West

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Honey Creek Road N West

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roberts Road

    2360 ft · 1 min · Roberts Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Zartman Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Zartman Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Custers Point Road Northeast

    753 ft · 23 sec · Custers Point Road Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Fairfield Beach Road Northeast

    2498 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Beach Road Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    104 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Maple Road Northeast

    607 ft · 32 sec · Maple Road Northeast

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Mall Drive

    41 m · 7 sec · Mall Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Laural Road

    129 m · 19 sec · Laural Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Laurel Road Northeast

    760 ft · 33 sec · Laurel Road Northeast

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Fairfield Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Glenn Highway
45 mi · 53%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 25%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 3%
Jacksontown Road
2.06 mi · 2%
Zartman Road
1.44 mi · 2%
Highland Avenue
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John Glenn Highway

Merge slight left

42.8 mi · 00h 46m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
63.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Concord
00h 54m from West Chester
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fairfield Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Fairfield Beach?

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

New Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from West Chester and 42.5 miles from Fairfield Beach.

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

The direct path is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.08 one way or $22.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fairfield Beach.

Stop Ideas Near New Concord

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

108 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Alliance

116 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Fairfield Beach. Straight-line distance: 63.7 mi (102.51 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
Fairfield Beach

#2 Fairfield Beach

Census-designated place in Fairfield County, Ohio

Population1,292
Coordinates39.9159000, -82.4751600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Fairfield Beach (-82.47516, 39.9159)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $11.08
Round trip
$22.16
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.08 $22.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.68 $25.37
Premium $4.79 $14.32 $28.64
Diesel $4.30 $12.87 $25.74

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Fairfield Beach. The current time is 05:02:56.

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.