How far is West Chester, OH from New Paris, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to New Paris, OH is about 214 miles (344.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and New Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and New Paris.
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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
75.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Lewisburg, Ohio
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto National Road
1 mi · 2 min · National Road
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
54 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
48 m · 12 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 New Paris.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Continue on West Freeway
99 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to New Paris?
The road trip is about 214 miles (344.4 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Bexley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from West Chester and 107.2 miles from New Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.97 one way or $55.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Bexley
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 Bexley.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and New Paris. Straight-line distance: 184.27 mi (296.55 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 New Paris
City in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,570 |
| Coordinates | 39.8569900, -84.7932900 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Paris (-84.79329, 39.85699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $27.97 | $55.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.03 | $64.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $36.16 | $72.33 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $32.50 | $64.99 |
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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