How far is West Chester, OH from Fort Loramie, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Fort Loramie, OH is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Fort Loramie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Fort Loramie.
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Start on the route
57 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.2 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
47.8 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Cleveland, Wheeling
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
2274 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville, Avery-Muirfield Drive
2057 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
2240 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 540: Bellefontaine
1712 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto East Sandusky Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Sandusky Avenue
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Continue on State Route 47
6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 47
35 m · 2 sec · State Route 47
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 47
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Route 47
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Continue on Baker Road
3023 ft · 52 sec · Baker Road
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Elm
110 m · 16 sec · Elm
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Turn right onto Pasco Montra Road
776 ft · 27 sec · Pasco Montra Road
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Turn left onto Mason Road
5.2 mi · 13 min · Mason Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
8.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Park Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Park Street
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Turn right onto Middle Street
64 m · 10 sec · Middle Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1046 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Fort Loramie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
Continue straight
47.8 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Loramie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Fort Loramie?
The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
New Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from West Chester and 94 miles from Fort Loramie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Chester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Loramie.
Stop Ideas Near New Albany
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 New Albany.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Fort Loramie. Straight-line distance: 159.86 mi (257.27 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 Fort Loramie
City in Shelby County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,537 |
| Coordinates | 40.3514400, -84.3738400 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Loramie (-84.37384, 40.35144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $24.56 | $49.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $28.12 | $56.25 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.76 | $63.52 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
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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