How far is West Chester, OH from Upper Arlington, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Upper Arlington, OH is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
116.97 mi
02h 21m
Flight
92.27 mi
148.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.27 mi
Kilometers
148.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.97 mi
Kilometers
188.25 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Upper Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Zanesville
OH

City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States

From West Chester
58.3 mi
01h 10m
To Upper Arlington
58.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Upper Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 15 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street

    2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1527 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.1 km · 54 sec · South Innerbelt

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 315, US 62, SR 3: SR 315 North, Rich Street, Town Street

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Innerbelt

    1.1 km · 57 sec · West Innerbelt

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Long Street, Dublin Road

    1147 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dublin Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Dublin Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Waltham Road

    1775 ft · 1 min · Waltham Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cambridge Boulevard

    655 ft · 23 sec · Cambridge Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cambridge Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Glenn Highway
78.1 mi · 67%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 18%
Dublin Road
3.54 mi · 3%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Highland Avenue
1.18 mi · 1%
West Innerbelt
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesville
01h 10m from West Chester
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Chester and Sunny near Upper Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Upper Arlington?

The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from West Chester and 58.6 miles from Upper Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Sunny near Upper Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Zanesville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Upper Arlington. Straight-line distance: 92.27 mi (148.5 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
Upper Arlington

#2 Upper Arlington

City in Ohio

Population34,907
Coordinates39.9945100, -83.0624100
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Upper Arlington (-83.06241, 39.99451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.62 L · about $15.30
Round trip
$30.60
8.26 gal · 31.24 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.30 $30.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.79 $19.78 $39.57
Diesel $4.30 $17.78 $35.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Upper Arlington. The current time is 02:47:44.

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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.