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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Plymouth, OH is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.51 mi
02h 18m
Flight
87.09 mi
140.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.09 mi
Kilometers
140.16 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.51 mi
Kilometers
164.97 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, Nov 8, 7:02 PM EST
Return by in West Chester
Sun, Nov 8, 9:21 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-11-08T16:44
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, Nov 8, 7:02 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:30 PM EST
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
51.2 mi
01h 09m
To Plymouth
51.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
32°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Dover Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South

    2116 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    14.9 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Cottage Street

    77 m · 8 sec · South Cottage Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sandusky Street

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Sandusky Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    65 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    130 m · 11 sec · West Broadway Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lincoln Way
21.3 mi · 21%
Sandusky Street
20.8 mi · 20%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 16%
South Wooster Avenue
3.25 mi · 3%
Dover Road
1.12 mi · 1%
Madison Avenue
0.99 mi · 1%
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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apple Creek
01h 09m from West Chester
Leave By
1:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Chester and Mostly Clear near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 51.2 miles from West Chester and 51.3 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Mostly Clear near Plymouth.

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 Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 87.09 mi (140.16 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Chester

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,791
Coordinates40.2336800, -81.3442800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
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#2 Plymouth

Situated in the north-central region of the state, this village sits along the boundary separating Huron and Richland counties.

Population0
Coordinates40.9956100, -82.6671200
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Plymouth (-82.66712, 40.99561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.69 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.95
7.24 gal · 27.38 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $13.97 $27.95
Mid-grade $4.45 $16.09 $32.19
Premium $4.99 $18.08 $36.16
Diesel $6.33 $22.90 $45.81

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Plymouth. The current time is 16:44:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.