How far is West Chester, OH from South Point, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to South Point, OH is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Wyandot County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and South Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and South Point.
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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
20.7 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road
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Take the exit slight right
2454 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
88.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
29.4 mi · 36 min
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Turn left
1456 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Viand Street
696 ft · 9 sec · Viand Street
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Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi · 24 min · Bartow Jones Bridge
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Continue on Ohio River Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Take the exit right
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: West Huntington, Ironton
1073 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1220 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Solida Road
124 m · 13 sec · Solida Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solida Road
85 m · 11 sec · Solida Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solida Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Solida Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street East
732 ft · 18 sec · 4th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and South Point.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cadiz Road
Merge slight left
88.6 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Mostly Sunny near South Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to South Point?
The road trip is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from West Chester and 102.2 miles from South Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.71 one way or $53.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Chester and Mostly Sunny near South Point.
Stop Ideas Near Eden
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 Eden.
Charleston
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and South Point. Straight-line distance: 141.93 mi (228.42 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 South Point
Town in Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.4178600, -82.5862700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Point (-82.58627, 38.41786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $26.71 | $53.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.58 | $61.17 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.54 | $69.07 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.03 | $62.06 |
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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