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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Randolph, OH is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
70.61 mi
01h 40m
Flight
55.44 mi
89.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.44 mi
Kilometers
89.23 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.61 mi
Kilometers
113.63 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randolph
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Tue, May 12, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-12T19:47
Arrive Randolph
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
35.3 mi
00h 50m
To Randolph
35.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.6 mi · 35 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    3249 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    802 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Market Avenue North

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Market Avenue North

  19. 19

    Continue on Kent Avenue Northeast

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Kent Avenue Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on South Prospect Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Prospect Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Congress Lake Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Lake Road Northeast

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pontius Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pontius Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hartville Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Hartville Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Route 44

    1036 ft · 34 sec · State Route 44

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Waterloo Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Waterloo Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waterloo Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
33.3 mi · 47%
Market Avenue North
5.78 mi · 8%
Kent Avenue Northeast
3.6 mi · 5%
Hartville Road
3.29 mi · 5%
South Prospect Avenue
1.75 mi · 2%
Cherry Avenue Northeast
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

32.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strasburg
00h 50m from West Chester
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Chester and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Randolph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 35.3 miles from West Chester and 35.3 miles from Randolph.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Randolph.

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 Randolph. Straight-line distance: 55.44 mi (89.23 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
Randolph

#2 Randolph

Township in Portage County, Ohio

Population5,298
Coordinates41.0328400, -81.2484400
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Randolph (-81.24844, 41.03284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $9.23
Round trip
$18.45
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.23 $18.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.56 $21.13
Premium $4.79 $11.93 $23.85
Diesel $4.30 $10.72 $21.43

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Randolph. The current time is 19:47:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.