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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Polk, OH is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.05 mi
01h 47m
Flight
67.09 mi
107.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.09 mi
Kilometers
107.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.05 mi
Kilometers
132.04 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Polk
Wed, Apr 29, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Wed, Apr 29, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-28T22:58
Arrive Polk
Wed, Apr 29, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Wilmot
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From West Chester
41 mi
00h 53m
To Polk
41.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Route 89

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Route 89

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    61 m · 9 sec · West Congress Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Congress Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
15.9 mi · 19%
West Lincoln Way
15.6 mi · 19%
State Route 89
6.1 mi · 7%
South Wooster Avenue
3.25 mi · 4%
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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
67.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmot
00h 53m from West Chester
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Chester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Wilmot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from West Chester and 41.1 miles from Polk.

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

The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Chester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmot

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

54 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

95 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Polk. Straight-line distance: 67.09 mi (107.97 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
Polk

#2 Polk

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

Population1,935
Coordinates40.9445000, -82.2154400
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Polk (-82.21544, 40.9445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $10.74
Round trip
$21.49
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.74 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.30 $24.60
Premium $4.79 $13.89 $27.78
Diesel $4.30 $12.48 $24.96

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Polk. The current time is 22:58:08.

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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.