How far is West Chester, OH from Saint Joseph, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Saint Joseph, OH is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Saint Joseph.
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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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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Cleveland, Wheeling
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
2274 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville, Avery-Muirfield Drive
2057 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
2240 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 52 min
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Turn left onto State Route 274
11.1 mi · 15 min · State Route 274
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Continue on Pike Street
17.7 mi · 28 min · Pike Street
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Continue on East Monroe Street
6.7 mi · 11 min · East Monroe Street
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Continue on West Franklin St
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Franklin St
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At the end of the road, turn left
47 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Carthagena Road
3 mi · 4 min · Carthagena Road
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Western Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Sawmill Road
1855 ft · 1 min · Sawmill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sawmill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Saint Joseph.
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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Chester and Partly Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from West Chester and 104.2 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Chester and Partly Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Worthington
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 Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 179.31 mi (288.57 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 Saint Joseph
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,784 |
| Coordinates | 40.4264400, -84.7394100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Joseph (-84.73941, 40.42644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.19 | $54.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.14 | $62.27 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.16 | $70.32 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.59 | $63.18 |
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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