How far is West Chester, OH from Sterling, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Sterling, OH is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
69.28 mi
01h 35m
Flight
57.19 mi
92.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.19 mi
Kilometers
92.04 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.28 mi
Kilometers
111.49 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling
Sun, May 31, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Sun, May 31, 2:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-30T23:07
Arrive Sterling
Sun, May 31, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Strasburg
OH

Village in United States of America

From West Chester
34.6 mi
00h 47m
To Sterling
34.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
41°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Sterling.

  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

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Apple Creek Road

    10.1 mi · 17 min · South Apple Creek Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fulton Road

    109 m · 15 sec · Fulton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Apple Creek Road

    3 mi · 4 min · North Apple Creek Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Easton Road

    1863 ft · 32 sec · East Easton Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Seville Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Seville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Kauffman Avenue

    3173 ft · 2 min · Kauffman Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
15.9 mi · 23%
South Apple Creek Road
10.1 mi · 15%
South Wooster Avenue
3.25 mi · 5%
North Apple Creek Road
3.03 mi · 4%
Seville Road
1.09 mi · 2%
Kauffman Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

18.4 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strasburg
00h 47m from West Chester
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Chester and Clear near Sterling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Sterling?

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from West Chester and 34.7 miles from Sterling.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.04 one way or $18.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Clear near Sterling.

Stop Ideas Near Strasburg

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

102 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Sterling. Straight-line distance: 57.19 mi (92.04 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
Sterling

#2 Sterling

Unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States

Population4,577
Coordinates40.9675600, -81.8484700
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Sterling (-81.84847, 40.96756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $9.04
Round trip
$18.08
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.04 $18.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.79 $11.69 $23.38
Diesel $4.30 $10.50 $21.00

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Sterling. The current time is 23:07:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.