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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Scioto, OH is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
117.38 mi
02h 36m
Flight
94.78 mi
152.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.78 mi
Kilometers
152.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.38 mi
Kilometers
188.9 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scioto
Sun, May 3, 6:02 PM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sun, May 3, 8:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-03T15:25
Arrive Scioto
Sun, May 3, 6:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Frazeysburg
OH

City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America

From West Chester
58.6 mi
01h 18m
To Scioto
58.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
33°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Marysville Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Section Line Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Section Line Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    2574 ft · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    765 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    580 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight left

    2432 ft · 3 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
49.4 mi · 42%
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
16.3 mi · 14%
State Route 37 East
8.74 mi · 7%
South Section Line Road
2.52 mi · 2%
East William Street
2.37 mi · 2%
Marysville Road
1.94 mi · 2%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frazeysburg
01h 18m from West Chester
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving West Chester and Areas Of Frost near Scioto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Frazeysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from West Chester and 58.8 miles from Scioto.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.34 one way or $30.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around West Chester and Areas Of Frost near Scioto.

Stop Ideas Near Frazeysburg

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

77 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Scioto. Straight-line distance: 94.78 mi (152.53 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
Scioto

#2 Scioto

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

Population3,683
Coordinates40.2803400, -83.1407500
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Scioto (-83.14075, 40.28034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.68 L · about $15.34
Round trip
$30.68
8.28 gal · 31.36 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.34 $30.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.56 $35.12
Premium $4.79 $19.83 $39.66
Diesel $4.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Scioto. The current time is 15:25:29.

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.