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Trip from Brush Creek, 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 21m

Distance

62.4 mi

100 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Brush Creek, OH, OH

Brush Creek, OH

Chris Flaten

Trip Overview

Brush Creek to West Chester is 62.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via Cadiz Road and I-70, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a single day, and doesn't require extensive planning. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover a moderate distance within the state without venturing into unfamiliar territory.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cadiz Road 21.6 mi 24m
I 70 20.7 mi 22m
Westchester Road 5 mi 8m
Old River Road 3.1 mi 5m
Smyrna Road 2.8 mi 4m
John Glenn Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Wayne Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Highland Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Cadiz Road — 21.6 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brush Creek, OH and West Chester, OH.

1

Start on SR 555

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Center Road
2

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 555

2.1 mi · 2 min · Old River Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto SR 555

1.0 mi · 2 min · Old River Road
4

Turn right onto SR 555

0.2 mi · 34 sec · SR 555
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn left onto SR 60

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South River Road
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on SR 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · Wayne Avenue
7

Continue on SR 60; SR 146

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 9th Street
8

Continue on US 22; US 40; SR 60; SR 93; SR 146

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Underwood Street
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
10

Merge onto I 70

21 mi · 22 min · I 70
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 176 Toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
12

Continue on SR 723

0.3 mi · 29 sec · SR 723
13

Turn right onto US 22; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · John Glenn Highway
14

Turn left onto US 22; US 40

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Dewey Avenue
15

Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40; SR 209

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
16

Turn slight left onto US 22

1.2 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue
17

Continue on US 22

22 mi · 24 min · Cadiz Road
18

Continue on US 22; SR 800

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
19

Turn left onto SR 800

2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
20

Continue on SR 800

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street
21

Turn left onto SR 342

484 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
22

Turn right onto SR 342

473 ft · 13 sec · High Street
23

Turn left onto SR 342

5.0 mi · 8 min · Westchester Road
24

Arrive at destination

SR 342

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Antrim, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Antrim, OH

31 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

North Zanesville, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cambridge, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Brush Creek, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 555 / Old River Road

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 555 / Old River Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
3.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | SR 555

Turn right onto SR 555

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | SR 60 / South River Road

Turn left onto SR 60 / South River Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Wheeling

Navigation decision point

Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
6
26.9 mi into trip | ~33m 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

$9.68 one way

$19.37 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $10.75 $21.50
premium $4.91 $12.06 $24.12
diesel $5.61 $13.78 $27.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.7 0 $6.55 $3.00
Efficient EV 15.6 0 $5.46 $2.50
EV Truck/SUV 25 0 $8.74 $3.99

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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

Brush Creek, OH

Morning in Brush Creek on Sunday

Local time

11:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Chester, OH

Morning in West Chester on Sunday

Local time

11:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Antrim, OH

31 mi in

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

2 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

1h 21m 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?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 34% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Cadiz Road and I-70, interspersed with local roads like Westchester Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 21.6 miles on Cadiz Road, which will give you a sense of the rural landscape before transitioning to faster-paced interstate travel. Expect a blend of open road driving and more typical highway conditions as you progress toward your destination.

34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on Cadiz Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 555 / Old River Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 62.4 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.4 miles (SR 555 / Old River Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.5 miles (SR 555): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (SR 60 / South River Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 62.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.6 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 0.4 miles (SR 555 / Old River Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.5 miles (SR 555): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (SR 60 / South River Road): Lane positioning matters here.

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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