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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Lakeview, OH is about 164 miles (264 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.05 mi
03h 22m
Flight
136.86 mi
220.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.86 mi
Kilometers
220.26 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.05 mi
Kilometers
264.01 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 9:29 PM EST
Return by in West Chester
Sat, Nov 7, 12:51 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-11-06T18:07
Arrive Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 9:29 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Beechwood Trails
OH

Census designated place

From West Chester
81.9 mi
01h 41m
To Lakeview
82.1 mi
01h 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
52°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Cleveland, Wheeling

    1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    2274 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville, Avery-Muirfield Drive

    2057 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville

    2240 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    53.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    41 m · 6 sec · North Oak Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
64.9 mi · 40%
US 33 West
54.3 mi · 33%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12.3 mi · 7%
I 270
1.05 mi · 1%
I 270 North
0.43 mi
North Oak Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

US 33 West

Merge slight left

53.5 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
136.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beechwood Trails
01h 41m from West Chester
Leave By
10:16 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Mostly Sunny near Lakeview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164 miles (264 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Beechwood Trails is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from West Chester and 82.1 miles from Lakeview.

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

The direct path is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around West Chester and Mostly Sunny near Lakeview.

Stop Ideas Near Beechwood Trails

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Lakeview. Straight-line distance: 136.86 mi (220.26 km).

Photo coming soon

#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 Lakeview

Situated in Logan County in west-central Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of approximately 994 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.4847700, -83.9230000
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Lakeview (-83.923, 40.48477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.91 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
11.58 gal · 43.82 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.56 $26.41 $52.83
Premium $5.10 $29.54 $59.08
Diesel $6.39 $37.00 $74.01

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 Lakeview. The current time is 18:07:02.

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.