How far is West Chester, OH from Poland, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Poland, OH is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.3 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 EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Poland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Poland.
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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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Turn left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16 mi · 22 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.6 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
1831 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
21.5 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit straight
1469 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1253 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
19.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
43 m · 2 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
1544 ft · 26 sec · South Avenue
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Take the exit left
995 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Boardman Parkway
4 mi · 5 min · Boardman Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Canfield, Poland
1565 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Boardman Poland Road
1653 ft · 42 sec · Boardman Poland Road
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Continue on West McKinley Way
1076 ft · 34 sec · West McKinley Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West McKinley Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Poland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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21.5 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Chester and Sunny near Poland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Poland?
The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 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?
Steubenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from West Chester and 50.7 miles from Poland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.26 one way or $26.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Sunny near Poland.
Stop Ideas Near Steubenville
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 Steubenville.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Poland. Straight-line distance: 66.69 mi (107.32 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 Poland
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,363 |
| Coordinates | 41.0242300, -80.6148000 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poland (-80.6148, 41.02423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.26 | $26.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.19 | $30.37 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
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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