How far is West Chester, OH from Mount Vernon, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Mount Vernon, OH is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.82 mi
01h 47m
Flight
61.14 mi
98.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.14 mi
Kilometers
98.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.82 mi
Kilometers
110.76 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Coshocton
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From West Chester
34.4 mi
00h 53m
To Mount Vernon
34.5 mi
00h 53m

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
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Mount Vernon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    16.1 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    18.4 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    12.9 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Gambier Street

    44 m · 3 sec · East Gambier Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Gambier Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East Gambier Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Gay Street

    685 ft · 18 sec · South Gay Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East High Street

    63 m · 6 sec · East High Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    681 ft · 24 sec · Public Square

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Gambier Street
4.56 mi · 7%
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
1.62 mi · 2%
South Gay Street
0.13 mi
Public Square
0.13 mi
East High Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

18.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coshocton
00h 53m from West Chester
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Coshocton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from West Chester and 34.5 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.00 one way or $18.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 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 Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Coshocton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

97 mi away
820 East Main Street
BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 61.14 mi (98.4 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
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

City in Knox County, Ohio, United States

Population16,660
Coordinates40.3934000, -82.4857200
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Mount Vernon (-82.48572, 40.3934)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.19 L · about $9.00
Round trip
$18.01
4.86 gal · 18.38 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.00 $18.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.31 $20.62
Premium $4.79 $11.64 $23.28
Diesel $4.30 $10.46 $20.92

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 Mount Vernon. The current time is 01:51:21.

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.