How far is West Chester, OH from Richwood, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Richwood, OH is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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City in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Richwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Richwood.
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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
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
47.8 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37 West: Johnstown
1706 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Johnstown-Alexandria Road
1.4 km · 60 sec · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1 km · 43 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
10.6 mi · 12 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Turn straight onto Morning Street
126 m · 13 sec · Morning Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Continue on State Route 37 East
8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street
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Continue on Marysville Road
1 mi · 1 min · Marysville Road
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Turn right onto Houk Road
2148 ft · 1 min · Houk Road
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Turn left onto West Central Avenue
2727 ft · 1 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on SR 37
3044 ft · 49 sec · SR 37
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Continue on State Route 203
9.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 203
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Continue on Prospect-Delaware Road
2321 ft · 38 sec · Prospect-Delaware Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1876 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Water Street
1209 ft · 35 sec · West Water Street
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Continue on Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
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Turn left onto Marion-Marysville Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Marion-Marysville Road
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Franklin Street
115 m · 12 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto West Ottawa Street
26 m · 2 sec · West Ottawa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ottawa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Richwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
Continue straight
47.8 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Richwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Richwood?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from West Chester and 65.6 miles from Richwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Richwood.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Richwood. Straight-line distance: 103.7 mi (166.89 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 Richwood
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,554 |
| Coordinates | 40.4264500, -83.2968600 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richwood (-83.29686, 40.42645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.15 | $34.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.18 | $44.36 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
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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