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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Louisville, OH is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.4 mi
01h 17m
Flight
41.94 mi
67.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.94 mi
Kilometers
67.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.4 mi
Kilometers
92.37 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-19T01:22
Arrive Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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

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
Dover
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From West Chester
28.7 mi
00h 38m
To Louisville
28.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.6 mi · 35 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    3249 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    802 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast

    1058 ft · 22 sec · Cherry Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 5th Street Northeast

    1506 ft · 31 sec · 5th Street Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mahoning Road Northeast

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mahoning Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoning Road Northeast

    24 m · 2 sec · Mahoning Road Northeast

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Mahoning Road Northeast

    1369 ft · 28 sec · Mahoning Road Northeast

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mahoning Road Northeast

    27 m · 2 sec · Mahoning Road Northeast

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Mahoning Road Northeast

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mahoning Road Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on Louisville Street Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Louisville Street Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Chapel Street

    37 m · 3 sec · South Chapel Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Chapel Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
33.3 mi · 58%
Mahoning Road Northeast
3.59 mi · 6%
Louisville Street Northeast
1.61 mi · 3%
West Main Street
1.08 mi · 2%
Cherry Avenue Southeast
0.83 mi · 1%
Stillwater Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

32.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 38m from West Chester
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from West Chester and 28.7 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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 Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 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 12.7 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 Dover.

RAIL

Alliance

55 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

108 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

111 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 41.94 mi (67.5 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 Louisville

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population9,126
Coordinates40.8372800, -81.2595500
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Louisville (-81.25955, 40.83728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.67 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
4.06 gal · 15.34 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.61 $17.22
Premium $4.79 $9.72 $19.45
Diesel $4.30 $8.74 $17.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Louisville. The current time is 01:22:28.

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.