How far is West Chester, OH from Minerva, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Minerva, OH is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Minerva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Minerva.
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Start on the route
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
698 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
151 m · 12 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
7 mi · 8 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 800 North, SR 416: Tuscarawas, New Philadelphia
1416 ft · 38 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Graff Road Southeast
1848 ft · 33 sec · Graff Road Southeast
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway Street
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Continue on Seven Mile Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Seven Mile Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1240 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
2886 ft · 57 sec · Harrison Street
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Continue on Minerva Road Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast
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Continue on West Lisbon Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lisbon Street
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Continue on East Lisbon Court
109 m · 7 sec · East Lisbon Court
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Turn straight onto Greer Court
117 m · 8 sec · Greer Court
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Continue on Greer Avenue Southeast
3117 ft · 1 min · Greer Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Minerva Road Southeast
1633 ft · 28 sec · Minerva Road Southeast
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on West Canal Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Canal Street
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
4.1 mi · 7 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on Valley Street
1 km · 1 min · Valley Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
1451 ft · 36 sec · South Market Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Way
128 m · 11 sec · West Lincoln Way
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Turn left onto North West Street
15 m · 2 sec · North West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North West Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Minerva.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
9.29 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minerva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Minerva?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
New Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from West Chester and 26.7 miles from Minerva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minerva.
Stop Ideas Near New Philadelphia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Gnadenhutten Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Philadelphia.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Minerva. Straight-line distance: 36.51 mi (58.75 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 Minerva
Village in Carroll, Columbiana, and Stark counties in the U.
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 40.7297800, -81.1053800 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minerva (-81.10538, 40.72978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.05 | $18.11 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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