How far is West Chester, OH from Olmsted Falls, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Olmsted Falls, OH is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Road
106.73 mi
02h 19m
Flight
84.2 mi
135.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.2 mi
Kilometers
135.5 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.73 mi
Kilometers
171.77 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olmsted Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-18T23:03
Arrive Olmsted Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Apple Creek
OH

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From West Chester
53.4 mi
01h 09m
To Olmsted Falls
53.4 mi
01h 09m

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
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Olmsted Falls.

  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

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  22. 22

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Avon Belden Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Royalton Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Royalton Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Station Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Station Road

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sprague Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sprague Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Usher Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Usher Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Bagley Road

    709 ft · 19 sec · Bagley Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Lynway Avenue

    768 ft · 34 sec · Lynway Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lynway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
0 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
15.9 mi · 15%
Avon Lake Road
13.8 mi · 13%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 10%
South Wooster Avenue
8.9 mi · 8%
Avon Belden Road
7.92 mi · 7%
Royalton Road
3.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.1 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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
84.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apple Creek
01h 09m from West Chester
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Olmsted Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Olmsted Falls?

The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Apple Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from West Chester and 53.4 miles from Olmsted Falls.

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

The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 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 Olmsted Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Apple Creek

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

65 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

72 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

85 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

106 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Olmsted Falls. Straight-line distance: 84.2 mi (135.5 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
Olmsted Falls

#2 Olmsted Falls

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population9,084
Coordinates41.3750500, -81.9081900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Olmsted Falls (-81.90819, 41.37505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.26 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.94
7.54 gal · 28.52 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.97 $27.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.79 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $4.30 $16.23 $32.45

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 Olmsted Falls. The current time is 23:03:19.

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.