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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Pulaski, OH is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
226.23 mi
04h 34m
Flight
187.34 mi
301.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.34 mi
Kilometers
301.49 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.23 mi
Kilometers
364.08 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pulaski
Tue, May 5, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Tue, May 5, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-04T21:42
Arrive Pulaski
Tue, May 5, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Milan
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From West Chester
113 mi
02h 17m
To Pulaski
113.3 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cottage Street

    21 m · 1 sec · North Cottage Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto North Cottage Street

    2689 ft · 35 sec · North Cottage Street

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 250

    3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1867 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Wooster Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Wooster Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto State Route 18

    7 m · 1 sec · State Route 18

  32. 32

    Continue on State Route 18

    26 m · 2 sec · State Route 18

  33. 33

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    43 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1113 ft · 43 sec · West Church Street

  37. 37

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight right

    1074 ft · 26 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Ohio Turnpike

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 66

    1.4 km · 2 min

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  44. 44

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  45. 45

    Turn left onto South Defiance Street

    6.8 mi · 8 min · South Defiance Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
46 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
92.5 mi · 41%
West Lincoln Way
19.7 mi · 9%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 7%
South Defiance Street
6.8 mi · 3%
North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
5.61 mi · 2%
State Route 18
4.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

92.5 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
187.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
02h 17m from West Chester
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Chester and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pulaski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from West Chester and 113.3 miles from Pulaski.

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

The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.57 one way or $59.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Chester and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pulaski.

Stop Ideas Near Milan

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

19 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

79 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

87 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Pulaski. Straight-line distance: 187.34 mi (301.49 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
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#2 Pulaski

Census-designated place in Williams County, Ohio, United States

Population2,366
Coordinates41.5106100, -84.5077300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Pulaski (-84.50773, 41.51061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.22 L · about $29.57
Round trip
$59.13
15.96 gal · 60.44 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.57 $59.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.85 $67.70
Premium $4.79 $38.22 $76.45
Diesel $4.30 $34.35 $68.69

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Pulaski. The current time is 21:42:19.

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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.