How far is West Chester, OH from Newtown, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Newtown, OH is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.42 mi
04h 12m
Flight
177.8 mi
286.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.8 mi
Kilometers
286.14 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.42 mi
Kilometers
341.86 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newtown
Wed, May 13, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Wed, May 13, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-13T00:32
Arrive Newtown
Wed, May 13, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 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
Groveport
OH

City in Ohio

From West Chester
106.1 mi
02h 06m
To Newtown
106.4 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Newtown.

  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

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    91.3 mi · 1 hr 41 min · South Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax

    2842 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Red Bank Expressway

    3029 ft · 46 sec · Red Bank Expressway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Medpace Way

    948 ft · 35 sec · Medpace Way

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Madison Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    97 m · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Plainville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Plainville Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wooster Pike

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Wooster Pike

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Newtown Road

    2690 ft · 1 min · Newtown Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Church Street

    2985 ft · 2 min · Church Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
91.3 mi · 43%
John Glenn Highway
68.7 mi · 32%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 10%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 5%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 1%
Wooster Pike
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

91.3 mi · 01h 41m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groveport
02h 06m from West Chester
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Newtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Newtown?

The road trip is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Groveport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from West Chester and 106.4 miles from Newtown.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.75 one way or $55.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Newtown.

Stop Ideas Near Groveport

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

13 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Newtown. Straight-line distance: 177.8 mi (286.14 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
Newtown

#2 Newtown

Village in Ohio, United States

Population2,665
Coordinates39.1245000, -84.3616100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Newtown (-84.36161, 39.1245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.37 L · about $27.75
Round trip
$55.50
14.98 gal · 56.74 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.75 $55.50
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.77 $63.55
Premium $4.79 $35.88 $71.75
Diesel $4.30 $32.24 $64.47

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Newtown. The current time is 00:32:59.

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.