Origin
Five Points, OH
Morning in Five Points on Tuesday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Five Points, 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
3h 41m
Distance
187.6 mi
302 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Five Points, OH
PNW Production
Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Five Points, OH to West Chester, OH? This 187.6-mile journey takes approximately 3 hours and 41 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day drive. You'll primarily be on East Freeway and I-71, with a highway share of 79%, suggesting a predominantly fast-paced trip through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $29 and only one recommended stop, this route is designed for efficiency. Consider this a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B without extensive detours.
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
93.8 miles from Five Points, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway | 66.7 mi | 1h 12m |
| I 71 | 54.8 mi | 59m |
| Cadiz Road | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| SR 73 | 15.1 mi | 21m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Westchester Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Smyrna Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| John Glenn Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 66.7 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Five Points, OH and West Chester, OH.
1
Start on T-128
31 ft
·
1 sec
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Bunnell Hill Road
2
Enter roundabout onto T-128
270 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bunnell Hill Road
3
Continue on T-128
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bunnell Hill Road
4
Turn left onto SR 73
15 mi
·
21 min
·
SR 73
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
6
Merge onto I 71
55 mi
·
59 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 71
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
South Freeway
Exit 100
Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Freeway
Toward I 270
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 East
10
Merge onto I 270
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 43B
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 70
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
East Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 176
Toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
15
Continue on SR 723
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
SR 723
16
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John Glenn Highway
17
Turn left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Dewey Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40; SR 209
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
19
Turn slight left onto US 22
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
20
Continue on US 22
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Cadiz Road
21
Continue on US 22; SR 800
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
22
Turn left onto SR 800
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Smyrna Road
23
Continue on SR 800
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Philadelphia Street
24
Turn left onto SR 342
484 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto SR 342
473 ft
·
13 sec
·
High Street
26
Turn left onto SR 342
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Westchester Road
27
Arrive at destination
SR 342
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 41-minute drive, departing in the morning is likely your best bet to avoid potential traffic. Since it's a relatively short trip with only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 66.7-mile stretch on East Freeway, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $29 is a good budget to keep in mind for this 187.6-mile trip.
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 93.8 miles from Five Points, OH, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.7 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 41 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.8 miles or 1h 49m 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 Five Points, 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 Five Points, OH
This is one driving day of about 187.6 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Five Points, 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 East Freeway for about 66.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.8 miles from Five Points, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.7 miles.
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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 152.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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T-128 / Bunnell Hill Road
Enter roundabout onto T-128 / Bunnell Hill Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
71.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
I 71 / South Freeway
Take the exit onto I 71 / South Freeway toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 100
Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
7
84.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, M...
8
85 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43B
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
6
152.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m 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
$29.11 one way
$58.23 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $32.31 | $64.63 |
| premium | $4.91 | $36.26 | $72.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.42 | $82.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.70 | $9.00 |
| Efficient EV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.42 | $7.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75 | 0 | $26.26 | $12.01 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
51°F
Lancaster, OH
94 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
3 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
3h 41m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 25.9
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a highway-focused drive, with 79% of it on major roadways. Expect the majority of your time to be spent on routes like East Freeway and I-71. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 66.7 miles on East Freeway, so be prepared for periods of sustained driving. While the specific changes in scenery aren't detailed, the profile suggests a consistent driving experience dominated by highway travel rather than winding country roads.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.7 mi on East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near T-128 / Bunnell Hill Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 187.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (T-128 / Bunnell Hill Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 71.8 miles (I 71 / South Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 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.
Between Five Points, OH and West Chester, OH, road signs point toward Grove City and Wheeling.
Grove City
71.8 mi in
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~1h 23m
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via I 71
Wheeling
84.9 mi in
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~1h 39m
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 3h 41m. Total distance: 187.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.7 miles on East Freeway. 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 (T-128 / Bunnell Hill Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 71.8 miles (I 71 / South Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at West Chester, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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