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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Thornport, OH is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.6 mi
01h 38m
Flight
60.59 mi
97.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.59 mi
Kilometers
97.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.6 mi
Kilometers
129.72 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thornport
Fri, Nov 6, 10:40 PM EST
Return by in West Chester
Sat, Nov 7, 12:18 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-11-06T21:01
Arrive Thornport
Fri, Nov 6, 10:40 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
9:30 PM EST
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
New Concord
OH

Village in Muskingum County, Ohio

From West Chester
40.3 mi
00h 49m
To Thornport
40.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56ยฐF
Friday

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
56ยฐF
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 mi ยท 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m ยท 15 sec ยท High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m ยท 14 sec ยท Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street

    2494 ft ยท 42 sec ยท South Philadelphia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    53 m ยท 3 sec ยท Philadelphia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi ยท 4 min ยท Smyrna Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft ยท 36 sec ยท Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi ยท 25 min ยท Cadiz Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Highland Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft ยท 1 min ยท Wheeling Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft ยท 26 sec ยท Dewey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท John Glenn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1527 ft ยท 26 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2194 ft ยท 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    42.8 mi ยท 46 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Thornville, Newark

    1766 ft ยท 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jacksontown Road

    2.1 mi ยท 3 min ยท Jacksontown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Zion Road

    31 m ยท 2 sec ยท Zion Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Zion Road

    605 ft ยท 12 sec ยท Zion Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Town Hwy 1064

    134 m ยท 19 sec ยท Town Hwy 1064

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Town Hwy 1064

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Glenn Highway
45 mi ยท 56%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi ยท 27%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi ยท 3%
Jacksontown Road
2.06 mi ยท 3%
Highland Avenue
1.18 mi ยท 1%
Wheeling Avenue
0.6 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

John Glenn Highway

Merge slight left

42.8 mi ยท 00h 46m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Concord
00h 49m from West Chester
Leave By
3:12 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Chance Light Rain near Thornport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

New Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from West Chester and 40.4 miles from Thornport.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.34 one way or $22.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around West Chester and Chance Light Rain near Thornport.

Stop Ideas Near New Concord

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

108 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Alliance

116 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Thornport. Straight-line distance: 60.59 mi (97.51 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
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#2 Thornport

Thornport is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9131200, -82.4109900
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Thornport (-82.41099, 39.91312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.77 L ยท about $11.34
Round trip
$22.68
5.7 gal ยท 21.54 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $11.34 $22.68
Mid-grade $4.56 $13.00 $26.00
Premium $5.10 $14.54 $29.08
Diesel $6.39 $18.21 $36.43

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Thornport. The current time is 21:01:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.