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Trip from West Chester, OH to Kinsman, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

32.8 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

Downtown Kinsman, OH, OH

Kinsman, OH

Vladislav Nahorny

Trip Overview

West Chester, OH to Kinsman, OH is 32.8 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Cadiz-Piedmont Road and SR 342, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio for its entirety. Expect a more local driving experience rather than a high-speed transit, making it a straightforward journey. It’s a good option if you need to cover this specific distance without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cadiz-Piedmont Road 9.3 mi 12m
Stumptown Road 6.2 mi 10m
SR 342 5 mi 8m
Fairpoint New Athens Road 3.7 mi 5m
Smyrna Road 2.8 mi 4m
Fairpoint Maynard Road 2.4 mi 5m
Saint Clairsville-New Athens Road 1.3 mi 1m
Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Cadiz-Piedmont Road — 9.3 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Turn left onto US 22

9.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
8

Turn right onto SR 519

6.2 mi · 10 min · Stumptown Road
9

Continue on SR 519

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Wheeling Street
10

Turn right onto SR 9

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Main Street
11

Continue on SR 9

1.3 mi · 1 min · Saint Clairsville-New Athens Road
12

Continue on SR 9

3.7 mi · 5 min · Fairpoint New Athens Road
13

Continue on SR 9

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Main Street
14

Turn left onto Fairpoint Maynard Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · Fairpoint Maynard Road
15

Turn left onto Kinsman Road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Kinsman Road
16

Arrive at destination

Kinsman Road

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Cadiz, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cadiz, OH

16 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

Saint Clairsville, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cadiz, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.4 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
5 mi into trip | ~8m in | SR 342 / High Street

Turn right onto SR 342 / High Street

Navigation decision point

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

Turn left onto SR 342 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
5.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | SR 800 / South Philadelphia Street

Turn right onto SR 800 / South Philadelphia Street

Navigation decision point

4
8.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 22 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road

Turn left onto US 22 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road

Navigation decision point

3
24.3 mi into trip | ~38m in | SR 9 / South Main Street

Turn right onto SR 9 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.09 one way

$10.18 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $5.65 $11.30
premium $4.91 $6.34 $12.68
diesel $5.61 $7.24 $14.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.8 0 $3.44 $1.57
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.87 $1.31
EV Truck/SUV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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

West Chester, OH

Morning in West Chester on Sunday

Local time

8:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kinsman, OH

Morning in Kinsman on Sunday

Local time

8:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Cadiz, OH

16 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

53m 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 offers a turn-heavy local drive, with only 15% of the journey on highways. You'll primarily navigate on roads like Cadiz-Piedmont Road and SR 342. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on Cadiz-Piedmont Road. Be prepared for frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the local landscape as you travel.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Cadiz-Piedmont Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near SR 342 / High Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (SR 342 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (SR 800 / South Philadelphia Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on Cadiz-Piedmont 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 5 miles (SR 342 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (SR 800 / South Philadelphia Street): Navigation decision point.

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