How far is West Chester, OH from New Boston, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to New Boston, OH is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.53 mi
04h 10m
Flight
132.99 mi
214.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.99 mi
Kilometers
214.02 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.53 mi
Kilometers
295.37 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Boston
Sat, Apr 18, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-18T00:30
Arrive New Boston
Sat, Apr 18, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Glouster
OH

City in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America

From West Chester
91.7 mi
02h 05m
To New Boston
91.8 mi
02h 05m

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
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and New Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and New Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 15 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street

    2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1527 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Elm Street

    831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Marietta Street

    108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    155 m · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Roseville Road

    13.8 mi · 21 min · Roseville Road

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Town Hwy 312

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    1936 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Lake Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on South Main Street

    6.1 mi · 10 min · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Main

  34. 34

    Turn right

    143 m · 9 sec

  35. 35

    Take the ramp straight

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on East Bentbrook Drive

    7.1 mi · 9 min · East Bentbrook Drive

  39. 39

    Continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    42.6 mi · 50 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  40. 40

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  41. 41

    Turn slight left

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Shumway Hollow Road

    1180 ft · 38 sec · Shumway Hollow Road

  43. 43

    Take the ramp left toward SR 823 South: Ironton

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 140

    2211 ft · 55 sec

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Webster Street

    1050 ft · 23 sec · Webster Street

  47. 47

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 West: New Boston, Portsmouth

    859 ft · 21 sec

  48. 48

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  49. 49

    Turn left

    47 m · 13 sec

  50. 50

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and New Boston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
51 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
43.3 mi · 24%
John Glenn Highway
22.9 mi · 12%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 12%
Roseville Road
15.7 mi · 9%
Jefferson Street
12.6 mi · 7%
Main
8.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

42.6 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
133 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glouster
02h 05m from West Chester
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to New Boston?

The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glouster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from West Chester and 91.8 miles from New Boston.

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

The direct path is about 133 miles (214 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.01 one way or $48.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Glouster

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

93 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

115 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and New Boston. Straight-line distance: 132.99 mi (214.02 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
New Boston

#2 New Boston

City in Scioto County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,123
Coordinates38.7523000, -82.9368400
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: New Boston (-82.93684, 38.7523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.52 L · about $24.01
Round trip
$48.02
12.96 gal · 49.04 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.01 $48.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.49 $54.98
Premium $4.79 $31.04 $62.08
Diesel $4.30 $27.89 $55.78

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 New Boston. The current time is 00:30:56.

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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.