How far is West Chester, OH from Nelson, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Nelson, OH is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Nelson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Nelson.
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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
53.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right
132 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Youngstown
1757 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna
1489 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2375 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
652 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
114 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Cleveland East Liverpool Road
2 mi · 3 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Turn right onto State Route 88
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 88
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Continue straight
2665 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Freedom Street
807 ft · 33 sec · Freedom Street
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Continue on Center Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on Center Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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Turn slight left onto Parkman Road
581 ft · 11 sec · Parkman Road
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Enter the roundabout toward Nelson Town Square
774 ft · 21 sec · Nelson Town Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nelson Town Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Nelson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
53.9 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving West Chester and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Nelson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Nelson?
The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Meyers Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from West Chester and 52.6 miles from Nelson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.75 one way or $27.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Nelson.
Stop Ideas Near Meyers Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meyers Lake.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Nelson. Straight-line distance: 75.93 mi (122.2 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 Nelson
Township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,140 |
| Coordinates | 41.3100600, -81.0514800 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelson (-81.05148, 41.31006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.75 | $27.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.97 | $31.94 |
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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