How far is West Chester, OH from Shadyside, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Shadyside, OH is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Belmont County, Ohio USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Shadyside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Shadyside.
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Start on the route
5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street
2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
152 m · 14 sec · Cadiz Road
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Turn sharp left onto Freeport Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Freeport Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9 mi · 13 min · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
142 m · 13 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Take the ramp left
1447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Bellaire, Bridgeport
2309 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto SR 7 South: Bellaire
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Shadyside.
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.
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Partly Sunny near Shadyside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Shadyside?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Bethesda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from West Chester and 25 miles from Shadyside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Chester and Partly Sunny near Shadyside.
Stop Ideas Near Bethesda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethesda.
Alliance
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Shadyside. Straight-line distance: 36.25 mi (58.34 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 Shadyside
Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,513 |
| Coordinates | 39.9709100, -80.7506400 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shadyside (-80.75064, 39.97091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
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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