How far is West Chester, OH from Franklin Furnace, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Franklin Furnace, OH is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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 12m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Athens County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Franklin Furnace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Franklin Furnace.
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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
20.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Elm Street
831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Marietta Street
108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street
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Turn left onto Putnam Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue
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Continue on Maysville Pike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike
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Turn slight left
155 m · 19 sec
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Continue on Roseville Road
13.8 mi · 21 min · Roseville Road
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
12.6 mi · 18 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1936 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Lake Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
6.1 mi · 10 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Main
3.1 mi · 5 min · Main
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Turn right
143 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Continue on East Bentbrook Drive
7.1 mi · 9 min · East Bentbrook Drive
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Continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
42.6 mi · 50 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn slight left
7.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Shumway Hollow Road
1180 ft · 38 sec · Shumway Hollow Road
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Take the ramp left toward SR 823 South: Ironton
1960 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 253
1706 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Gallia Pike
156 m · 12 sec · Gallia Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gallia Pike
1186 ft · 40 sec · Gallia Pike
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Turn sharp left onto Big Pete Road
23 m · 2 sec · Big Pete Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Big Pete Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Franklin Furnace.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
42.6 mi · 00h 50m
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 Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin Furnace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Franklin Furnace?
The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Trimble is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from West Chester and 93.9 miles from Franklin Furnace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 8:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.53 one way or $49.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Chester and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin Furnace.
Stop Ideas Near Trimble
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 Trimble.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Franklin Furnace. Straight-line distance: 135.98 mi (218.84 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 Franklin Furnace
Borough in Sussex Co.
| Population | 1,660 |
| Coordinates | 38.6450800, -82.8487800 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Furnace (-82.84878, 38.64508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $24.53 | $49.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $28.08 | $56.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.71 | $63.42 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.49 | $56.98 |
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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