How far is West Chester, OH from Lewis Center, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Lewis Center, OH is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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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 25m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Lewis Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Lewis Center.
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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
5.9 mi · 7 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Delaware, Worthington
2310 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Delaware, Campus View Boulevard, Flint Road
97 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto North High Street
25 m · 2 sec · North High Street
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 (Express)
1.4 km · 1 min · US 23 (Express)
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Merge slight right onto North High Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North High Street
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Continue on Columbus Pike
3.8 mi · 6 min · Columbus Pike
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Turn right onto Lewis Center Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lewis Center Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis Center Road
37 m · 2 sec · Lewis Center Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Center Road
878 ft · 19 sec · Lewis Center Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
98 m · 19 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
70 m · 10 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Lewis Center.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving West Chester and Mostly Cloudy near Lewis Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Lewis Center?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 55.4 miles from West Chester and 55.6 miles from Lewis Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.34 one way or $30.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Chester and Mostly Cloudy near Lewis Center.
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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Lewis Center. Straight-line distance: 87.92 mi (141.5 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 Lewis Center
Situated in central Ohio, this unincorporated community is located within Orange Township in Delaware County, roughly north of Columbus.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1984000, -83.0101800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewis Center (-83.01018, 40.1984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $3.91 | $15.34 | $30.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $17.62 | $35.25 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $19.77 | $39.54 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
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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