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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Richfield, OH is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
83.5 mi
01h 51m
Flight
71.2 mi
114.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.2 mi
Kilometers
114.58 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.5 mi
Kilometers
134.38 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richfield
Wed, May 13, 4:19 PM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Wed, May 13, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-13T14:27
Arrive Richfield
Wed, May 13, 4:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Navarre
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From West Chester
41.8 mi
00h 55m
To Richfield
41.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    45.5 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 176: Richfield

    1356 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 176: Wheatley Road, Brecksville Road, Richfield, Furnace Run Metro Park

    526 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Wheatley Road

    3192 ft · 56 sec · Wheatley Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brecksville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brecksville Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Streetsboro Road

    24 m · 2 sec · West Streetsboro Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Streetsboro Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wooster Avenue
48.8 mi · 58%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 19%
Brecksville Road
1.35 mi · 2%
Wheatley Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Stillwater Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
SR 176
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

South Wooster Avenue

Continue straight

45.5 mi · 00h 59m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
71.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Navarre
00h 55m from West Chester
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Chester and Rain Showers near Richfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Navarre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from West Chester and 41.8 miles from Richfield.

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

The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Chester and Rain Showers near Richfield.

Stop Ideas Near Navarre

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

42 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

86 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Richfield. Straight-line distance: 71.2 mi (114.58 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
Richfield

#2 Richfield

Township in Summit County, Ohio

Population3,647
Coordinates41.2397800, -81.6381800
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Richfield (-81.63818, 41.23978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.15 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.9 gal · 22.3 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.51 $25.03
Premium $4.79 $14.13 $28.26
Diesel $4.30 $12.70 $25.39

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Richfield. The current time is 14:27:57.

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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.