Origin
Saint Clairsville, OH
Afternoon in Saint Clairsville on Sunday
Local time
1:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Clairsville, 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
48m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Clairsville, OH
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Clairsville, OH to West Chester, OH covers 34.9 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Hendrysburg Freeport Road, Westchester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Hendrysburg Freeport Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| Westchester Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Smyrna Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Freeport Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| National Road West | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 12.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clairsville, OH and West Chester, OH.
1
Start on US 40
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on US 40
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road West
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
4
Merge onto I 70
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 70
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 202
Toward SR 800: Barnesville, Dennison
6
Continue on SR 800
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
7
Continue on SR 800
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeport Road
8
Turn sharp right onto US 22; SR 800
500 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cadiz Road
9
Continue on US 22; SR 800
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
10
Turn left onto SR 800
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Smyrna Road
11
Continue on SR 800
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Philadelphia Street
12
Turn left onto SR 342
484 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto SR 342
473 ft
·
13 sec
·
High Street
14
Turn left onto SR 342
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Westchester Road
15
Arrive at destination
SR 342
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Saint Clairsville, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 29.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward SR 800: Barnesville, Dennison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 202
Toward SR 800: Barnesville, Dennison
5
25.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road
Turn sharp right onto US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
26.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
SR 800 / Smyrna Road
Turn left onto SR 800 / Smyrna Road
Navigation decision point
4
29.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
SR 342 / High Street
Turn right onto SR 342 / High Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.42 one way
$10.83 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in West Chester on Sunday
Local time
1:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Barnesville, OH
17 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
14 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
48m 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?
34.9 mi in 48m — 35% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 70.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near I 70.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Clairsville, OH to West Chester, OH is easy. At 48m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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 Saint Clairsville, OH to West Chester, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dennison along the way.
Dennison
13.9 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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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