How far is West Chester, OH from Lake Mohawk, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Lake Mohawk, OH is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.13 mi
01h 22m
Flight
30.88 mi
49.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.88 mi
Kilometers
49.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.13 mi
Kilometers
79.06 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Mohawk
Fri, Nov 6, 5:42 PM EST
Return by in West Chester
Fri, Nov 6, 7:05 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-11-06T16:19
Arrive Lake Mohawk
Fri, Nov 6, 5:42 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:30 PM EST
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
New Philadelphia
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From West Chester
24.5 mi
00h 41m
To Lake Mohawk
24.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Lake Mohawk.

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 800 North, SR 416: Tuscarawas, New Philadelphia

    1416 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Graff Road Southeast

    1848 ft · 33 sec · Graff Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Seven Mile Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Seven Mile Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1240 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Harrison Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Minerva Road Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on West Lisbon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lisbon Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ross Road

    2152 ft · 43 sec · Ross Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Turkey Hollow Road Southeast

    1070 ft · 29 sec · Turkey Hollow Road Southeast

  24. 24

    Continue on Citrus Road Northwest

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Citrus Road Northwest

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto June Road Northwest

    2654 ft · 2 min · June Road Northwest

  26. 26

    Continue on West Mohawk Drive

    1 km · 2 min · West Mohawk Drive

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pontiac Trail

    1050 ft · 40 sec · Pontiac Trail

  28. 28

    Continue on Pontiac Trail

    1267 ft · 46 sec · Pontiac Trail

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Iroquois Trail

    647 ft · 28 sec · Iroquois Trail

  30. 30

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
7.05 mi · 14%
Citrus Road Northwest
3.11 mi · 6%
Seven Mile Drive
2.52 mi · 5%
South Broadway Street
1.58 mi · 3%
Minerva Road Southeast
1.32 mi · 3%
West Lisbon Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

9.29 mi · 00h 14m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Philadelphia
00h 41m from West Chester
Leave By
3:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Mohawk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Lake Mohawk?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

New Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from West Chester and 24.5 miles from Lake Mohawk.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.88 one way or $13.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around West Chester and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Mohawk.

Stop Ideas Near New Philadelphia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Philadelphia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Philadelphia.

RAIL

Alliance

56 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

112 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

115 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Lake Mohawk. Straight-line distance: 30.88 mi (49.69 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
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#2 Lake Mohawk

Situated within Carroll County in eastern Ohio, this body of water is a private, man-made reservoir created by impounding local streams.

Population0
Coordinates40.6667300, -81.1992700
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Lake Mohawk (-81.19927, 40.66673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $6.88
Round trip
$13.77
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $6.88 $13.77
Mid-grade $4.56 $7.89 $15.78
Premium $5.10 $8.83 $17.65
Diesel $6.39 $11.06 $22.11

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Lake Mohawk. The current time is 16:19:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.