How far is West Chester, OH from Union City, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Union City, OH is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Union City.
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Start on the route
5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street
2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue
1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway
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Turn left
1527 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2194 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
75.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
22.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2105 ft · 36 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on South Broadway
1385 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway
50 m · 3 sec · South Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
1515 ft · 29 sec · South Broadway
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Turn left onto North Main Street
677 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Wayne Street
630 ft · 11 sec · Wayne Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
11.3 mi · 17 min · Union Street
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Turn right onto South State Line Street
655 ft · 19 sec · South State Line Street
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Turn right onto East Elm Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Union City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Glenn Highway
Merge slight left
75.9 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Union City?
The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from West Chester and 111.3 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 8:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.08 one way or $58.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Chester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Union City. Straight-line distance: 182.6 mi (293.87 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 Union City
Village in the United States
| Population | 6,843 |
| Coordinates | 40.1994911, -84.8052397 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union City (-84.80524, 40.199491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.08 | $58.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $37.60 | $75.20 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
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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