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

The driving distance from Woodsfield, OH to West Chester, OH is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
45.01 mi
01h 05m
Flight
34.73 mi
55.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.73 mi
Kilometers
55.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.01 mi
Kilometers
72.44 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 3:07 PM EDT
Return by in Woodsfield
Sat, Apr 18, 4:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodsfield
2026-04-18T14:01
Arrive West Chester
Sat, Apr 18, 3:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodsfield
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
Barnesville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Woodsfield
22.5 mi
00h 32m
To West Chester
22.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    825 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oaklawn Avenue

    1326 ft · 22 sec · Oaklawn Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Oaklawn Avenue

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Oaklawn Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Somerton Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Somerton Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Chestnut Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Bond Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road

    110 m · 8 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Hendrysburg Freeport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Freeport Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freeport Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Cadiz Road

    152 m · 6 sec · Cadiz Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oaklawn Avenue
10.5 mi · 23%
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9.11 mi · 20%
Somerton Highway
6.22 mi · 14%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 11%
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.33 mi · 10%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Oaklawn Avenue

Continue on Oaklawn Avenue

10.3 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnesville
00h 32m from Woodsfield
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodsfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Barnesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Woodsfield and 22.6 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodsfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Barnesville

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

104 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

113 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodsfield and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 34.73 mi (55.9 km).

Woodsfield

#1 Woodsfield

Village in Ohio

Population2,202
Coordinates39.7625700, -81.1153800
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Chester

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,791
Coordinates40.2336800, -81.3442800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: East Court Street (-81.115385, 39.762562)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.01 L · about $5.89
Round trip
$11.78
3.18 gal · 12.02 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.89 $11.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.74 $13.49
Premium $4.79 $7.62 $15.23
Diesel $4.30 $6.84 $13.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodsfield and West Chester. The current time is 14:01:54.

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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.