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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to New Concord, OH is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
40.57 mi
00h 55m
Flight
26.44 mi
42.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.44 mi
Kilometers
42.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.57 mi
Kilometers
65.29 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Concord
Sat, May 30, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sat, May 30, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-30T08:55
Arrive New Concord
Sat, May 30, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Antrim
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From West Chester
20.3 mi
00h 27m
To New Concord
20.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.5 mi · 11 min · John Glenn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    2074 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 53%
John Glenn Highway
7.47 mi · 18%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 7%
Highland Avenue
1.18 mi · 3%
Wheeling Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antrim
00h 27m from West Chester
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Chester and Sunny near New Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Antrim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from West Chester and 20.3 miles from New Concord.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Sunny near New Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Antrim

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

92 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and New Concord. Straight-line distance: 26.44 mi (42.55 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 Concord

#2 New Concord

Village in Muskingum County, Ohio

Population2,165
Coordinates39.9936800, -81.7340200
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: New Concord (-81.73402, 39.99368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $5.30
Round trip
$10.60
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.30 $10.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.07 $12.13
Premium $4.79 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $4.30 $6.15 $12.31

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and New Concord. The current time is 08:55:12.

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.