How far is West Chester, OH from South Canal, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to South Canal, OH is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
91.5 mi
02h 08m
Flight
67.84 mi
109.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.84 mi
Kilometers
109.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.5 mi
Kilometers
147.26 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Canal
Sat, Apr 18, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-18T01:50
Arrive South Canal
Sat, Apr 18, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From West Chester
45.7 mi
01h 04m
To South Canal
45.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and South Canal.

  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

    32.6 mi · 35 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    3249 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    802 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Market Avenue North

    1 km · 1 min · Market Avenue North

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square

    641 ft · 12 sec · State Route 14

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Newton Falls Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Newton Falls Road

  29. 29

    Continue on McClintocksburg Road

    1 mi · 2 min · McClintocksburg Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Ravenna Road

    1657 ft · 49 sec · Ravenna Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Lorain Street

    120 m · 18 sec · Lorain Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Scott Street

    1688 ft · 1 min · Scott Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Robinwood Boulevard

    107 m · 21 sec · Robinwood Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Niles Avenue

    1148 ft · 50 sec · Niles Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niles Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
33.3 mi · 36%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15.5 mi · 17%
State Route 14
9.8 mi · 11%
Union Avenue Northeast
6.24 mi · 7%
Newton Falls Road
1.94 mi · 2%
Cherry Avenue Northeast
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

32.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 04m from West Chester
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Canal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to South Canal?

The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from West Chester and 45.7 miles from South Canal.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 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 South Canal.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

83 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and South Canal. Straight-line distance: 67.84 mi (109.17 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
South Canal

#2 South Canal

Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population1,100
Coordinates41.1772800, -80.9867600
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: South Canal (-80.98676, 41.17728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.22 L · about $11.97
Round trip
$23.93
6.46 gal · 24.44 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.97 $23.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.70 $27.40
Premium $4.79 $15.47 $30.94
Diesel $4.30 $13.90 $27.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and South Canal. The current time is 01:50:53.

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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.