How far is West Chester, OH from Northfield Center, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Northfield Center, OH is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.63 mi
01h 54m
Flight
75.35 mi
121.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.35 mi
Kilometers
121.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.63 mi
Kilometers
144.25 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northfield Center
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 11:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-19T07:37
Arrive Northfield Center
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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

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
Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From West Chester
44.8 mi
00h 57m
To Northfield Center
44.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Northfield Center.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    698 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue

    3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Water Street

    71.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Northfield Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northfield Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Aurora Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · East Aurora Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Aurora Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
71.5 mi · 80%
Northfield Road
1.11 mi · 1%
East Aurora Road
0.85 mi · 1%
Stillwater Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Jewett Avenue
0.29 mi
US 250 West
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

71.5 mi · 01h 23m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 57m from West Chester
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Northfield Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Northfield Center?

The road trip is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from West Chester and 44.8 miles from Northfield Center.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Northfield Center.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

83 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Northfield Center. Straight-line distance: 75.35 mi (121.27 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
Northfield Center

#2 Northfield Center

Township in Summit County, Ohio

Population5,846
Coordinates41.3142200, -81.5392900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Northfield Center (-81.53929, 41.31422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.97 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.42
6.32 gal · 23.94 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.71 $23.42
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.40 $26.81
Premium $4.79 $15.14 $30.27
Diesel $4.30 $13.60 $27.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Northfield Center. The current time is 07:37:49.

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.