Spanning 159.8 miles across Ohio, this route connects Beaver to West Chester in approximately 3 hours and 33 minutes. It is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a single day of travel. You can expect to spend about $24 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your itinerary. Because the drive stays entirely within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, the route is manageable for a solo driver or a small group. Plan for one designated stop to break up the time behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.9 miles from Beaver, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
43.8 mi
51m
SR 13
25.9 mi
38m
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi
24m
I 70
20.7 mi
22m
SR 93
13.8 mi
20m
East Bentbrook Drive
7.1 mi
9m
Westchester Road
5 mi
8m
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
— 43.8 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, OH and West Chester, OH.
1
Start on SR 335
85 ft·6 sec·SR 335
2
Turn left onto C-57
0.2 mi·33 sec·Beaver Pike
3
Turn right onto C-82
1.2 mi·2 min·Gravel Washer Road
4
Turn left onto SR 32; SR 124
41 mi·48 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
5
Continue on US 50; SR 32
7.1 mi·9 min·East Bentbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 32
2.7 mi·2 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33
2.6 mi·3 min·US 33
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 94Toward SR 13, SR 550: Chauncey, Amesville
9
Continue on SR 13
3.2 mi·4 min·SR 13
10
Turn right onto SR 13
1.1 mi·2 min·Converse Street
11
Turn slight left onto SR 13
21 mi·31 min·SR 13
12
Turn right onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi·3 min·Town Hwy 312
13
Turn right onto SR 13
1.9 mi·2 min·SR 13
14
Continue on SR 93
14 mi·20 min·SR 93
15
Keep slight left at fork
82 ft·4 sec
16
Turn right onto US 22; SR 93
2.6 mi·4 min·Maysville Pike
17
Continue on US 22; SR 93
1.9 mi·3 min·South Maysville Avenue
18
Continue on US 22; SR 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Putnam Avenue
19
Continue on US 22; SR 93
0.2 mi·28 sec·South 6th Street
20
Turn right onto US 22; US 40; SR 93
0.2 mi·22 sec·Main Street
21
Turn left onto US 22; US 40; SR 60; SR 93; SR 146
0.3 mi·30 sec·Underwood Street
22
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
23
Merge onto I 70
21 mi·22 min·I 70
24
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 176Toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
25
Continue on SR 723
0.3 mi·29 sec·SR 723
26
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·John Glenn Highway
27
Turn left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi·24 sec·Dewey Avenue
28
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40; SR 209
0.6 mi·1 min·Wheeling Avenue
29
Turn slight left onto US 22
1.2 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
30
Continue on US 22
22 mi·24 min·Cadiz Road
31
Continue on US 22; SR 800
0.5 mi·36 sec·Cadiz-Piedmont Road
32
Turn left onto SR 800
2.8 mi·4 min·Smyrna Road
33
Continue on SR 800
0.5 mi·52 sec·Philadelphia Street
34
Turn left onto SR 342
484 ft·11 sec·Main Street
35
Turn right onto SR 342
473 ft·13 sec·High Street
36
Turn left onto SR 342
5.0 mi·8 min·Westchester Road
37
Arrive at destination
SR 342
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3h 33m travel time, aim to depart early in the morning to beat potential local congestion. Since you only need one stop, choose a location around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refresh before the final leg of the drive. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge during the segments on the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, as service availability can fluctuate. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace to suit your personal comfort. Remember that since you are navigating a mix of state roads and highways, staying aware of varying speed limits is key to a smooth arrival.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.9 miles from Beaver, OH, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.9 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Chester, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beaver, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beaver, OH
This is one driving day of about 159.8 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Beaver, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway for about 43.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 124.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|C-57 / Beaver Pike
Turn left onto C-57 / Beaver Pike
Navigation decision point
6
54.9 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward SR 13, SR 550: Chauncey, Amesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 94
Toward SR 13, SR 550: Chauncey, Amesville
5
103 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
103.5 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
6
124.4 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 176
Toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.80 one way
$49.60 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$27.52
$55.05
premium
$4.91
$30.88
$61.77
diesel
$5.61
$35.28
$70.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.9
0
$16.78
$7.67
Efficient EV
40
0
$13.98
$6.39
EV Truck/SUV
63.9
0
$22.37
$10.23
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Beaver, OH
Late night
in Beaver on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Chester, OH
Late night
in West Chester on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Geneva, OH
80 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
Caution: Hopeton Earthworks Closed for Construction Until May 2026
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive that balances highway efficiency with local road navigation. You will spend 41% of your journey on major highways, including the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, SR 13, and Cadiz Road. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 43.8 miles on the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, providing a steady rhythm before you transition into more varied local driving conditions. This blend of road types means your experience will shift from open stretches to more technical segments as you progress toward West Chester. It is a practical route that requires you to stay alert as the road character changes throughout the 159.8-mile transit.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.8 mi on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near C-57 / Beaver Pike.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 159.8 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (C-57 / Beaver Pike): Navigation decision point; at 54.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103 miles (US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beaver, OH to West Chester, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Amesville along the way.
Amesville
54.9 mi in|~1h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 33m. Total distance: 159.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.8 miles on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Chester, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (C-57 / Beaver Pike): Navigation decision point; at 54.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103 miles (US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at West Chester, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
