How far is West Chester, OH from Waterville, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Waterville, OH is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Waterville.
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Start on the route
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
698 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
151 m · 12 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
1543 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue
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Turn left
22.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
2116 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way
3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way
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Keep slight right
14.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cottage Street
21 m · 1 sec · North Cottage Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Cottage Street
2689 ft · 35 sec · North Cottage Street
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Continue on United States Highway 250
3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
1867 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wooster Street
4.8 mi · 7 min · Wooster Street
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Turn slight right onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
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Turn right onto State Route 18
7 m · 1 sec · State Route 18
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Continue on State Route 18
26 m · 2 sec · State Route 18
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1113 ft · 43 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
1074 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Reynolds Road
2419 ft · 45 sec · Reynolds Road
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Continue on Conant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Conant Street
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Turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail
3.6 mi · 4 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Anthony Wayne Trail, Waterville
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Anthony Wayne Trail
1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Turn left onto Mechanic Street
124 m · 13 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
37 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Waterville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
58.5 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving West Chester and Sunny near Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Waterville?
The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Ruggles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from West Chester and 93.5 miles from Waterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.42 one way or $48.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Sunny near Waterville.
Stop Ideas Near Ruggles
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 Ruggles.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 151.82 mi (244.33 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 Waterville
City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,596 |
| Coordinates | 41.5008900, -83.7182700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterville (-83.71827, 41.50089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.42 | $48.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.95 | $55.91 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.57 | $63.13 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.36 | $56.73 |
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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