How far is West Chester, OH from Powell, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Powell, OH is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Powell.
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Start on the route
57 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.2 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight left onto Township Road 172B
1.5 mi · 6 min · Township Road 172B
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Township Road 172
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Powell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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8.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Powell.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Powell?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from West Chester and 11.9 miles from Powell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Powell.
Stop Ideas Near Port Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Newcomerstown Mayor Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Washington.
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Powell. Straight-line distance: 19.5 mi (31.38 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 Powell
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 13,393 |
| Coordinates | 40.3059000, -81.7017900 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Powell (-81.70179, 40.3059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
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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