How far is West Chester, OH from Oxford, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Oxford, OH is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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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 Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Oxford.
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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
66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
2411 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
68.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1441 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South West Street
969 ft · 25 sec · South West Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Greentree Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Greentree Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Greentree Road
33 m · 3 sec · Greentree Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Greentree Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn right onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road
742 ft · 23 sec · Cincinnati-Dayton Road
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Turn left onto Oxford State Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Oxford State Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Continue on Oxford State Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Oxford State Road
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Continue on Trenton Oxford Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Trenton Oxford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trenton Oxford Road
37 m · 2 sec · Trenton Oxford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trenton Oxford Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Trenton Oxford Road
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Merge slight left onto Hamilton Eaton Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oxford Trenton Road
75 m · 3 sec · Oxford Trenton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Trenton Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Oxford Trenton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Patterson Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · South Patterson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Spring Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Spring Street
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Turn left
76 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
154 m · 37 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 Oxford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
68.8 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Oxford?
The road trip is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Obetz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from West Chester and 109.5 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 8:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.57 one way or $57.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 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 Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Obetz
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 Obetz.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 187.19 mi (301.26 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 Oxford
City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 23,535 |
| Coordinates | 39.5070000, -84.7452300 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-84.74523, 39.507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $28.57 | $57.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.71 | $65.41 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $36.93 | $73.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $33.18 | $66.37 |
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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