How far is West Chester, OH from Portage Lakes, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Portage Lakes, OH is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
68.16 mi
01h 28m
Flight
54.3 mi
87.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.3 mi
Kilometers
87.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.16 mi
Kilometers
109.7 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-18T22:15
Arrive Portage Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Strasburg
OH

Village in United States of America

From West Chester
34.1 mi
00h 44m
To Portage Lakes
34.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Portage Lakes.

  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

    48.6 mi · 55 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Arlington Road

    2042 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Arlington Road

    3189 ft · 2 min · South Arlington Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Killian Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Killian Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3071 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Ingleside Drive

    834 ft · 39 sec · West Ingleside Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sauer Drive

    103 m · 15 sec · Sauer Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sauer Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
48.6 mi · 71%
Killian Road
1.61 mi · 2%
South Arlington Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Stillwater Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Arlington Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

48.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
54.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strasburg
00h 44m from West Chester
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portage Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Portage Lakes?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from West Chester and 34.1 miles from Portage Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.93 one way or $17.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 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 Portage Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Strasburg

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

102 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Portage Lakes. Straight-line distance: 54.3 mi (87.39 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
Portage Lakes

#2 Portage Lakes

Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio

Population6,968
Coordinates41.0072800, -81.5270600
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Portage Lakes (-81.52706, 41.00728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $8.93
Round trip
$17.86
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.93 $17.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.22 $20.45
Premium $4.79 $11.54 $23.09
Diesel $4.30 $10.37 $20.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Portage Lakes. The current time is 22:15:54.

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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.