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Trip from West Chester, OH to Addison, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

143.1 mi

230 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 40m

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

Downtown Addison, OH, OH

Addison, OH

Israyosoy S.

Trip Overview

West Chester, OH to Addison, OH is 143.1 miles and takes about 2h 46m via I 77 and SR 7, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day trip stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a drive that is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey. It's a good option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover this distance without extensive planning.

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

71.5 miles from West Chester, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 77 58.1 mi 1h 2m
SR 7 34.1 mi 39m
Cadiz Road 20.7 mi 23m
Corridor D 10.2 mi 11m
SR 342 5 mi 8m
Smyrna Road 2.8 mi 4m
US 50 0.6 mi 1m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 77 — 58.1 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 342

5.0 mi · 8 min · SR 342
2

Turn right onto SR 342

473 ft · 14 sec · High Street
3

Turn left onto SR 342

484 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
4

Turn right onto SR 800

0.5 mi · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street
5

Continue on SR 800

174 ft · 2 sec · Philadelphia Street
6

Continue on SR 800

2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
7

Merge onto US 22; SR 800

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
8

Continue on US 22; SR 800

21 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
10

Merge onto I 77

58 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
12

Turn right onto US 50

10 mi · 11 min · Corridor D
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 50
Toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
14

Merge onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32

26 mi · 30 min · US 50; SR 7; SR 32
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

9.6 mi · 11 min
16

Continue on SR 7

7.6 mi · 8 min · SR 7
17

Arrive at destination

SR 7

Trip Plan

Given the 2h 46m duration, this trip is easily achievable in a single day, so consider leaving mid-morning to allow for a relaxed start. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 58.1-mile stretch on I 77, as services can be more spread out on interstates. The estimated fuel cost of $22 suggests filling up before you depart or at a major service area along I 77 would be prudent.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.5 miles from West Chester, OH, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.1 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 31 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.5 miles or 1h 23m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Addison, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving West Chester, 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 West Chester, OH

This is one driving day of about 143.1 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from West Chester, 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 I 77 for about 58.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city and the county seat of Warren County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lebanon, OH

72 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

Cambridge, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vienna, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.5 miles from West Chester, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 125.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | SR 342 / Main Street

Turn left onto SR 342 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
30.2 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 77

Merge onto I 77

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
98.8 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | US 50

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athe...
5
99.5 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | US 50; SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7

Merge onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
125.9 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.21 one way

$44.42 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $24.65 $49.30
premium $4.91 $27.66 $55.31
diesel $5.61 $31.59 $63.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.9 0 $15.03 $6.87
Efficient EV 35.8 0 $12.52 $5.72
EV Truck/SUV 57.2 0 $20.03 $9.16

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 20, 2026

Origin

West Chester, OH

Morning in West Chester on Tuesday

Local time

6:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Addison, OH

Morning in Addison on Tuesday

Local time

6:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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

2h 46m 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 route is largely highway-focused, with 68% of the drive utilizing major highways like I 77 and SR 7. You'll experience a significant stretch of 58.1 miles on I 77, offering a consistent pace. While Cadiz Road is part of the journey, the overall character leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. The drive progresses with a steady rhythm, making it easy to maintain momentum.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.1 mi on I 77.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near SR 342 / Main Street.

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 143.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.1 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.8 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from West Chester, OH to Addison, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Pomeroy along the way.

Pomeroy

98.8 mi in | ~1h 54m | via US 50

About the Cities

Starting 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 2h 46m. Total distance: 143.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 58.1 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.8 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Addison, 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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