Origin
Brady, OH
Morning in Brady on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brady, OH to West Chester, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brady, OH
Yevhen Sukhenko
Trip Overview
This relatively short 25.2-mile drive from Brady to West Chester, Ohio, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 38 minutes to complete. The route stays entirely within Ohio, a familiar Midwest landscape, and is primarily composed of local roads, with no highway driving involved. Budget around $4 for fuel for this trip. Given its brief duration and lack of highway travel, this route offers a flexible and relaxed journey, perfect for a quick transit or as part of a larger day's exploration. It's designed for ease and local navigation rather than extensive sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cadiz Road | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Westchester Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Smyrna Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| R-1 | 1 mi | 3m |
| R-14 Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Philadelphia Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cadiz Road
— 14.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brady, OH and West Chester, OH.
1
Start on R-14 Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
R-14 Road
2
Continue on R-1
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
R-1
3
Keep slight left at fork onto R-1
284 ft
·
12 sec
·
R-1
4
Merge onto US 22
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Cadiz Road
5
Continue on US 22; SR 800
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
6
Turn left onto SR 800
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Smyrna Road
7
Continue on SR 800
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Philadelphia Street
8
Turn left onto SR 342
484 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto SR 342
473 ft
·
13 sec
·
High Street
10
Turn left onto SR 342
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Westchester Road
11
Arrive at destination
SR 342
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
R-1
Keep slight left at fork onto R-1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 22 / Cadiz Road
Merge onto US 22 / Cadiz Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
16.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
SR 800 / Smyrna Road
Turn left onto SR 800 / Smyrna Road
Navigation decision point
3
20 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SR 342 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 342 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SR 342 / High Street
Turn right onto SR 342 / High Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.82 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Destination
West Chester, OH
Morning in West Chester on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
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
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no percentage of the journey on highways. You'll navigate primarily via Cadiz Road, Westchester Road, and Smyrna Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.2 miles on Cadiz Road, offering a consistent local road experience before transitions. This profile suggests a more engaged driving experience, with frequent adjustments needed rather than cruising on high-speed roads. The character of the drive is distinctly local, focusing on navigating through communities rather than open highway stretches.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Cadiz Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near R-1.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (R-1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.9 miles (US 22 / Cadiz Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 16.7 miles (SR 800 / Smyrna Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in West Chester, OH
Full guide →West Chester is a township in southwest Ohio, about midway between Dayton and Cincinnati, but is considered a suburb of Cincinnati.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Cadiz Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (R-1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.9 miles (US 22 / Cadiz Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 16.7 miles (SR 800 / Smyrna Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Chester, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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