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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Lodi, OH is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.85 mi
01h 45m
Flight
48.04 mi
77.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.04 mi
Kilometers
77.32 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.85 mi
Kilometers
101.15 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lodi
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-18T08:10
Arrive Lodi
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boston
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From West Chester
31.4 mi
00h 52m
To Lodi
31.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 15 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street

    2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    152 m · 14 sec · Cadiz Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Freeport Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freeport Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Hendrysburg Freeport Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road

    110 m · 6 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bond Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Chestnut Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Somerton Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Somerton Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Somerton Highway

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Somerton Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Hilight

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Hilight

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Union Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Union Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dogskin Frieden Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Dogskin Frieden Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dogskin Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Dogskin Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dogskin Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Dogskin Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 7

    1 km · 57 sec · State Route 7

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 7

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Somerton Highway
16.7 mi · 27%
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9.11 mi · 14%
Hilight
7.9 mi · 13%
Dogskin Road
6.14 mi · 10%
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.33 mi · 7%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Somerton Highway

Continue on Somerton Highway

10.5 mi · 00h 16m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 52m from West Chester
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lodi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from West Chester and 31.4 miles from Lodi.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.23 one way or $16.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lodi.

Stop Ideas Near Boston

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

115 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Lodi. Straight-line distance: 48.04 mi (77.32 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
Lodi

#2 Lodi

Village in Medina County, Ohio

Population2,913
Coordinates39.6111900, -80.9401000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Lodi (-80.9401, 39.61119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.4 L · about $8.23
Round trip
$16.45
4.44 gal · 16.8 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.23 $16.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.42 $18.83
Premium $4.79 $10.63 $21.27
Diesel $4.30 $9.55 $19.11

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Lodi. The current time is 08:10:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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