How far is West Chester, OH from Fort McKinley, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Fort McKinley, OH is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Licking County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Fort McKinley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Fort McKinley.
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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
75.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
64.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Dayton, Toledo
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hara Arena
1177 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Needmore Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Needmore Road
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Turn straight onto Shoup Mill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Shoup Mill Road
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Continue on Turner Road
2188 ft · 45 sec · Turner Road
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Turn left onto Philadelphia Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Philadelphia Drive
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Turn right onto West Siebenthaler Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Siebenthaler Avenue
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Continue on Free Pike
132 m · 14 sec · Free Pike
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Turn left
52 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Fort McKinley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Glenn Highway
Merge slight left
75.9 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving West Chester and Sunny near Fort McKinley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Fort McKinley?
The road trip is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Pataskala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from West Chester and 92.8 miles from Fort McKinley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.23 one way or $48.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Sunny near Fort McKinley.
Stop Ideas Near Pataskala
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 Pataskala.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Fort McKinley. Straight-line distance: 156.86 mi (252.44 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 McKinley
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Ohio
| Population | 3,989 |
| Coordinates | 39.7975600, -84.2535500 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort McKinley (-84.25355, 39.79756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.23 | $48.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.74 | $55.49 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.33 | $62.65 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.15 | $56.30 |
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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