How far is West Chester, OH from Jerome, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Jerome, OH is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Muskingum 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 Jerome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Jerome.
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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
10 mi · 12 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sawmill Road
993 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Sawmill Road North, Columbus Zoo, Zoombezi Bay
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Sawmill Road
2564 ft · 60 sec · Sawmill Road
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Turn left onto Hard Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hard Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Riverside Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Glick Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Glick Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Manley Road
6 m · 1 sec · Manley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Manley Road
1878 ft · 37 sec · Manley Road
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Continue on Jerome Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Jerome Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jerome Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Jerome.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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.
Sunny leaving West Chester and Sunny near Jerome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Jerome?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Frazeysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from West Chester and 58 miles from Jerome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Sunny near Jerome.
Stop Ideas Near Frazeysburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Jerome. Straight-line distance: 96.76 mi (155.72 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 Jerome
Township in Union County, Ohio
| Population | 6,006 |
| Coordinates | 40.1664500, -83.1757500 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jerome (-83.17575, 40.16645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.31 | $34.61 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.54 | $39.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
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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