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

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Willard, OH is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.75 mi
02h 24m
Flight
91.95 mi
147.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.95 mi
Kilometers
147.98 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.75 mi
Kilometers
179.85 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willard
Tue, May 12, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Wed, May 13, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-05-12T19:57
Arrive Willard
Tue, May 12, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Apple Creek
OH

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From West Chester
55.8 mi
01h 12m
To Willard
55.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    698 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue

    3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Water Street

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South

    2116 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    14.9 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cottage Street

    21 m · 1 sec · North Cottage Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto North Cottage Street

    2689 ft · 35 sec · North Cottage Street

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 250

    3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    16.1 mi · 22 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Conwell Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Conwell Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Tiffin Street

    2809 ft · 58 sec · East Tiffin Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Tiffin Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lincoln Way
19.7 mi · 18%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 14%
United States Highway 250
3.75 mi · 3%
South Wooster Avenue
3.25 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.16 mi · 2%
Dover Road
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apple Creek
01h 12m from West Chester
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Chester and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Willard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Apple Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from West Chester and 55.9 miles from Willard.

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

The direct path is about 92 miles (148 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.60 one way or $29.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Willard.

Stop Ideas Near Apple Creek

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

65 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

72 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

85 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

106 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Willard. Straight-line distance: 91.95 mi (147.98 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
Willard

#2 Willard

City in Huron County, Ohio, United States

Population5,988
Coordinates41.0531100, -82.7262900
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chester (-81.34428, 40.23368)
End: Willard (-82.72629, 41.05311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.93 L · about $14.60
Round trip
$29.20
7.88 gal · 29.86 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.60 $29.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.79 $18.87 $37.75
Diesel $4.30 $16.96 $33.92

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Willard. The current time is 19:57:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.