How far is West Chester, OH from Wellston, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Wellston, OH is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Wellston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Wellston.
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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
20.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Elm Street
831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Marietta Street
108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street
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Turn left onto Putnam Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue
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Continue on Maysville Pike
17.1 mi · 26 min · Maysville Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
982 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
3065 ft · 1 min · South Market Street
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Continue on State Route 668
5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 668
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Logan Street
5.8 mi · 10 min · Logan Street
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Turn slight left
4.5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue on East Hunter Street
1200 ft · 31 sec · East Hunter Street
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Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
2923 ft · 60 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Continue on Falls Street
32.3 mi · 49 min · Falls Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
7 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Wellston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Falls Street
Continue on Falls Street
32.3 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Wellston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Wellston?
The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Fultonham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from West Chester and 66.2 miles from Wellston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.30 one way or $34.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Wellston.
Stop Ideas Near Fultonham
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 Fultonham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Wellston. Straight-line distance: 99.39 mi (159.96 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 Wellston
City in Jackson County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,532 |
| Coordinates | 39.1234100, -82.5329400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellston (-82.53294, 39.12341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.30 | $34.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.81 | $39.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
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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