How far is West Chester, OH from Nelsonville, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Nelsonville, OH is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Muskingum County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Nelsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Nelsonville.
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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
20.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Elm Street
831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Marietta Street
108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street
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Turn left onto Putnam Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue
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Continue on Maysville Pike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike
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Turn slight left
155 m · 19 sec
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Continue on Roseville Road
13.8 mi · 21 min · Roseville Road
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
12.6 mi · 18 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1936 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Lake Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Burr Oak Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Burr Oak Boulevard
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Turn right onto Burr Oak Boulevard
43 m · 10 sec · Burr Oak Boulevard
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Continue on Burr Oak Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Burr Oak Boulevard
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Canal Street
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Turn right
15 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Nelsonville.
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nelsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Nelsonville?
The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
North Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from West Chester and 52.6 miles from Nelsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 1:30 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 Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nelsonville.
Stop Ideas Near North Zanesville
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 North Zanesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Nelsonville. Straight-line distance: 71.3 mi (114.75 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 Nelsonville
City in Athens County, Ohio, USA
| Population | 5,119 |
| Coordinates | 39.4586800, -82.2318200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelsonville (-82.23182, 39.45868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 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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