How far is West Chester, OH from Hudson, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Hudson, OH is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.49 mi
01h 48m
Flight
69.72 mi
112.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.72 mi
Kilometers
112.2 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.49 mi
Kilometers
137.59 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Mon, May 4, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Tue, May 5, 1:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-04T21:41
Arrive Hudson
Mon, May 4, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Bolivar
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From West Chester
42.8 mi
00h 54m
To Hudson
42.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Hudson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    698 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue

    3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Water Street

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 303: Peninsula, Hudson

    1224 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Streetsboro Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Streetsboro Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Streetsboro Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
66.5 mi · 78%
West Streetsboro Street
2.65 mi · 3%
Stillwater Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Jewett Avenue
0.29 mi
US 250 West
0.29 mi
SR 303
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

66.5 mi · 01h 17m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
00h 54m from West Chester
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Hudson?

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from West Chester and 42.8 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.19 one way or $22.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Bolivar

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

43 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

97 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 69.72 mi (112.2 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
Hudson

#2 Hudson

City in Ohio

Population22,179
Coordinates41.2400600, -81.4406700
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Hudson (-81.44067, 41.24006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.19
Round trip
$22.38
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.19 $22.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.81 $25.62
Premium $4.79 $14.47 $28.93
Diesel $4.30 $13.00 $26.00

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Hudson. The current time is 21:41:47.

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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.