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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.39 mi
03h 57m
Flight
141.93 mi
228.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.93 mi
Kilometers
228.42 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.39 mi
Kilometers
328.94 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Point
Thu, Apr 30, 6:28 PM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Thu, Apr 30, 10:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-30T14:31
Arrive South Point
Thu, Apr 30, 6:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eden
OH

Township in Wyandot County, Ohio

From West Chester
102.2 mi
01h 58m
To South Point
102.2 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 15 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street

    2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    20.7 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2454 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    88.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood

    29.4 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1456 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Viand Street

    696 ft · 9 sec · Viand Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Bartow Jones Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Ohio River Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: West Huntington, Ironton

    1073 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1220 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Solida Road

    124 m · 13 sec · Solida Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solida Road

    85 m · 11 sec · Solida Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Solida Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Solida Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street East

    732 ft · 18 sec · 4th Street East

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz Road
110 mi · 54%
US 33 West
29.4 mi · 14%
Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi · 10%
Big Ben Bowen Highway
14.7 mi · 7%
Ohio River Road
12.2 mi · 6%
US 52 North
6.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.5 mi
141.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden
01h 58m from West Chester
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Charleston

90 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

101 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

107 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

115 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

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).

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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 Point

#2 South Point

Town in Ohio, United States

Population3,813
Coordinates38.4178600, -82.5862700
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: South Point (-82.58627, 38.41786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.3 L · about $26.71
Round trip
$53.43
14.42 gal · 54.6 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and South Point. The current time is 14:31:22.

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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.