How far is West Chester, OH from Pandora, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Pandora, OH is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Pandora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Pandora.
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Start on the route
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
698 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
151 m · 12 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
1543 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue
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Turn left
22.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
2116 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way
3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way
30 mi · 37 min · West Lincoln Way
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
34.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo
2927 ft · 1 min · US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Highway
2371 ft · 48 sec · East Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
1326 ft · 27 sec · North West Street
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Continue on Napoleon Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Napoleon Road
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
108 m · 15 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
81 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Pandora.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving West Chester and Areas Of Frost near Pandora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Pandora?
The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from West Chester and 91.6 miles from Pandora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around West Chester and Areas Of Frost near Pandora.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Pandora. Straight-line distance: 145.89 mi (234.79 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 Pandora
Village in Ohio
| Population | 1,101 |
| Coordinates | 40.9481100, -83.9610500 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pandora (-83.96105, 40.94811)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $23.90 | $47.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.36 | $54.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.90 | $61.79 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.76 | $55.52 |
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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