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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Rittman, OH is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
72.72 mi
01h 36m
Flight
56.33 mi
90.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.33 mi
Kilometers
90.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.72 mi
Kilometers
117.03 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rittman
Tue, May 5, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Tue, May 5, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-05T02:14
Arrive Rittman
Tue, May 5, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Beach City
OH

Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America

From West Chester
36.4 mi
00h 48m
To Rittman
36.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Apple Creek Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · South Apple Creek Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Akron Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Akron Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wadsworth Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wadsworth Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Wadsworth Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Wadsworth Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Doylestown Road

    968 ft · 27 sec · Doylestown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Sunset Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · East Sunset Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
15.9 mi · 22%
South Apple Creek Road
8.19 mi · 11%
Akron Road
5.66 mi · 8%
Wadsworth Road
3.65 mi · 5%
South Wooster Avenue
3.25 mi · 4%
East Sunset Drive
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

18.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beach City
00h 48m from West Chester
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rittman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Beach City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from West Chester and 36.4 miles from Rittman.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rittman.

Stop Ideas Near Beach City

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

91 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

95 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Rittman. Straight-line distance: 56.33 mi (90.65 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
Rittman

#2 Rittman

City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States

Population6,396
Coordinates40.9781100, -81.7820800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Rittman (-81.78208, 40.97811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $9.52
Round trip
$19.04
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.52 $19.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.79 $12.31 $24.62
Diesel $4.30 $11.06 $22.12

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 Rittman. The current time is 02:14:51.

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.