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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.06 mi
02h 53m
Flight
103.7 mi
166.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.7 mi
Kilometers
166.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.06 mi
Kilometers
210.92 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richwood
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 10:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-19T04:29
Arrive Richwood
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Newark
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From West Chester
65.4 mi
01h 26m
To Richwood
65.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 37 West: Johnstown

    1706 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Johnstown-Alexandria Road

    1.4 km · 60 sec · Johnstown-Alexandria Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 km · 43 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Morning Street

    126 m · 13 sec · Morning Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cherry Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 37 East

  16. 16

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Marysville Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Marysville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Houk Road

    2148 ft · 1 min · Houk Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    2727 ft · 1 min · West Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on SR 37

    3044 ft · 49 sec · SR 37

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 203

    9.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 203

  23. 23

    Continue on Prospect-Delaware Road

    2321 ft · 38 sec · Prospect-Delaware Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    1876 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Water Street

    1209 ft · 35 sec · West Water Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Marion-Marysville Road

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Marion-Marysville Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Franklin Street

    115 m · 12 sec · North Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Ottawa Street

    26 m · 2 sec · West Ottawa Street

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
49.4 mi · 38%
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
16.3 mi · 12%
State Route 203
9.1 mi · 7%
State Route 37 East
8.74 mi · 7%
East William Street
2.37 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
01h 26m from West Chester
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Richwood. Straight-line distance: 103.7 mi (166.89 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
Richwood

#2 Richwood

Village in Ohio, United States

Population2,554
Coordinates40.4264500, -83.2968600
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Richwood (-83.29686, 40.42645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.51 L · about $17.15
Round trip
$34.31
9.26 gal · 35.02 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Richwood. The current time is 04:29:37.

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.