How far is West Chester, OH from South Russell, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to South Russell, OH is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and South Russell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and South Russell.
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Start on the route
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
698 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
151 m · 12 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
70.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1998 ft · 28 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Bedford Heights
1818 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Rockside Road
1431 ft · 26 sec · Rockside Road
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Continue on Cannon Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cannon Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Cannon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Solon Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Solon Road
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Continue on Maple Street
1384 ft · 53 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Franklin Street
883 ft · 27 sec · South Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto Ridgewood Road
1486 ft · 53 sec · Ridgewood Road
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Turn right onto Bell Street
49 m · 4 sec · Bell Street
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Continue on Bell Road
2601 ft · 1 min · Bell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and South Russell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
70.3 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving West Chester and Sunny near South Russell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to South Russell?
The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Meyers Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from West Chester and 52.1 miles from South Russell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Sunny near South Russell.
Stop Ideas Near Meyers Lake
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 Meyers Lake.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and South Russell. Straight-line distance: 82.77 mi (133.2 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 Russell
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.4314400, -81.3653900 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Russell (-81.36539, 41.43144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.63 | $27.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.63 | $35.25 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.84 | $31.68 |
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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