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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Rumley, OH is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.8 mi
03h 52m
Flight
153.21 mi
246.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.21 mi
Kilometers
246.57 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.8 mi
Kilometers
292.58 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rumley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 PM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-23T10:31
Arrive Rumley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Albany
OH

City in Ohio

From West Chester
90.8 mi
01h 56m
To Rumley
91 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Cleveland, Wheeling

    1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    2274 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville, Avery-Muirfield Drive

    2057 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville

    2240 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    47.3 mi · 52 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 274

    11.1 mi · 15 min · State Route 274

  15. 15

    Continue on Pike Street

    11 mi · 18 min · Pike Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hardin-Wapakoneta Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Hardin-Wapakoneta Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hardin-Wapakoneta Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
64.9 mi · 36%
US 33 West
48.1 mi · 26%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12.3 mi · 7%
State Route 274
11.1 mi · 6%
Pike Street
11 mi · 6%
Hardin-Wapakoneta Road
1.78 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
153.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Albany
01h 56m from West Chester
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Chester and Mostly Sunny near Rumley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from West Chester and 91 miles from Rumley.

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

The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.75 one way or $47.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Mostly Sunny near Rumley.

Stop Ideas Near New Albany

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

21 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Rumley. Straight-line distance: 153.21 mi (246.57 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
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#2 Rumley

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,391
Coordinates40.4136600, -84.2432800
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Rumley (-84.24328, 40.41366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.28 L · about $23.75
Round trip
$47.50
12.82 gal · 48.56 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.75 $47.50
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.19 $54.38
Premium $4.79 $30.70 $61.41
Diesel $4.30 $27.59 $55.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Rumley. The current time is 10:31:43.

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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.