How far is West Chester, OH from McDonald, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to McDonald, OH is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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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 01h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Guernsey County, Ohio
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and McDonald.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and McDonald.
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Start on the route
5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street
2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue
1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway
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Turn left
1527 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2194 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Cumberland, New Concord
1903 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto South Friendship Drive
2778 ft · 1 min · South Friendship Drive
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Continue on West Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Turn right onto Clay Pike Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Clay Pike Road
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Continue on Claysville Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Claysville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chandlersville Road
621 ft · 17 sec · Chandlersville Road
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Turn left onto McDonald Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · McDonald Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McDonald Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and McDonald.
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.
Cadiz Road
Continue on Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to McDonald?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from West Chester and 28.3 miles from McDonald.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Center
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 McDonald. Straight-line distance: 36.94 mi (59.45 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 McDonald
Human settlement in Ohio, USA
| Population | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 39.8625700, -81.8470800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: McDonald (-81.84708, 39.86257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
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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