Origin
Bristol, OH
Morning in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, OH to West Chester, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
69 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, OH
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Trip Overview
This 69-mile drive from Bristol, OH to West Chester, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-77, Cadiz Road, and SR 78, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this trip is budget-friendly for a quick journey within the Midwest region. You'll spend about 57% of your time on highways, making it a relatively efficient drive. Consider this a straightforward option if you're looking for a short, uncomplicated hop between two points in Ohio.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 22.5 mi | 24m |
| Cadiz Road | 20.6 mi | 23m |
| SR 78 | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| Westchester Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Smyrna Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Philadelphia Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 22.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, OH and West Chester, OH.
1
Start on SR 78
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 78
2
Turn slight left onto SR 78
13 mi
·
19 min
·
SR 78
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 77 North
4
Merge onto I 77
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 47
Toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
129 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn right onto US 22
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Cadiz Road
8
Continue on US 22; SR 800
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
9
Turn left onto SR 800
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Smyrna Road
10
Continue on SR 800
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Philadelphia Street
11
Turn left onto SR 342
484 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto SR 342
473 ft
·
13 sec
·
High Street
13
Turn left onto SR 342
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Westchester Road
14
Arrive at destination
SR 342
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Bristol, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 39.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward I 77 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 77 North
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47
Toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
5
39.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
39.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 22 / Cadiz Road
Turn right onto US 22 / Cadiz Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.71 one way
$21.42 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.88 | $23.77 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
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
20 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
1h 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 57% of it being highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.5 miles on I-77, which will likely feel like a more traditional interstate experience. As you transition to roads like Cadiz Road and SR 78, the character of the drive will likely shift, offering a change from the faster highway pace. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and potentially more local road conditions as you progress toward West Chester.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in.
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 1h 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bristol, OH to West Chester, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cadiz along the way.
Cadiz
39.2 mi in
|
~49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 69 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on I 77. 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 16.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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