How far is West Chester, OH from Jefferson, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Jefferson, OH is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Jefferson.
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Start on the route
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
698 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
151 m · 12 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
32.6 mi · 35 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right
3249 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
802 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Market Avenue North
1 km · 1 min · Market Avenue North
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Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
14.7 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Avenue Northeast
6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square
641 ft · 12 sec · State Route 14
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 11 North: Warren, Ashtabula
39.2 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 307: Jefferson, Fairgrounds
2001 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto OH-307
2.1 mi · 4 min · OH-307
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Continue on Dorset Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dorset Road
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Keep slight left to continue on East Mulberry Street
2310 ft · 48 sec · East Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
3071 ft · 2 min · South Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Jefferson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
SR 11 North
Take the exit slight left toward SR 11 North: Warren, Ashtabula
39.2 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Limaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from West Chester and 73.6 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.65 one way or $41.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Limaville
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 Limaville.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 108.21 mi (174.15 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 Jefferson
Situated in northeastern Ohio approximately ten miles south of Lake Erie, this village serves as the county seat of Ashtabula County at an elevation of 961 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7386700, -80.7698100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-80.76981, 41.73867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $3.98 | $20.65 | $41.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $23.68 | $47.35 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $33.17 | $66.34 |
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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