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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Sullivan, OH is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.81 mi
01h 54m
Flight
71.63 mi
115.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.63 mi
Kilometers
115.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.81 mi
Kilometers
142.92 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sullivan
Thu, Apr 30, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Thu, Apr 30, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-29T22:36
Arrive Sullivan
Thu, Apr 30, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Mount Eaton
OH

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From West Chester
44.4 mi
00h 57m
To Sullivan
44.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  22. 22

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Bank Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bank Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Greenwich Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Greenwich Road

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    21 m · 1 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
15.9 mi · 18%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 12%
Greenwich Road
10 mi · 11%
South Wooster Avenue
8.9 mi · 10%
Avon Lake Road
2.6 mi · 3%
Bank Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Eaton
00h 57m from West Chester
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Chester and Mostly Cloudy near Sullivan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Mount Eaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from West Chester and 44.4 miles from Sullivan.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Chester and Mostly Cloudy near Sullivan.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Eaton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

57 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

82 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

90 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

119 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 71.63 mi (115.28 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
Sullivan

#2 Sullivan

Township of Ohio

Population2,621
Coordinates41.0281100, -82.2221000
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Sullivan (-82.2221, 41.02811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.86 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.19
6.26 gal · 23.72 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.60 $23.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.28 $26.55
Premium $4.79 $14.99 $29.99
Diesel $4.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 Sullivan. The current time is 22:36:10.

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.