How far is West Chester, OH from Fort Recovery, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Fort Recovery, OH is about 210 miles (337.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Fort Recovery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Fort Recovery.
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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
47.3 mi · 52 min
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Turn left onto State Route 274
11.1 mi · 15 min · State Route 274
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Continue on Pike Street
17.7 mi · 28 min · Pike Street
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Continue on East Monroe Street
6.7 mi · 11 min · East Monroe Street
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Continue on West Franklin St
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Franklin St
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At the end of the road, turn left
47 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Carthagena Road
3 mi · 4 min · Carthagena Road
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Western Avenue
7.1 mi · 12 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on East Butler Street
1072 ft · 22 sec · East Butler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Butler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Fort Recovery.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Sunny leaving West Chester and Mostly Sunny near Fort Recovery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Fort Recovery?
The road trip is about 210 miles (337.9 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from West Chester and 105.2 miles from Fort Recovery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Mostly Sunny near Fort Recovery.
Stop Ideas Near Worthington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Fort Recovery. Straight-line distance: 181.2 mi (291.62 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 Recovery
Village in Ohio, USA
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.4128200, -84.7763500 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Recovery (-84.77635, 40.41282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 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 37m |
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 | $27.45 | $54.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.43 | $62.87 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.49 | $70.99 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.89 | $63.79 |
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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