Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
75.4 mi
121 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Chester, OH
Abraham Aldaraca
Leetonia, OH
Israyosoy S.
The drive from West Chester, OH to Leetonia, OH covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kensington Road Northeast, Roswell Road Southwest, US 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on Kensington Road Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from West Chester, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington Road Northeast | 16.2 mi | 28m |
| Roswell Road Southwest | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| US 30 | 9 mi | 13m |
| SR 258 | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| SR 800 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| State Route 39 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Leetonia Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Barnhill Road Southeast | 3.3 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and Leetonia, OH.
Start on SR 342
Turn right onto SR 258
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 258
Turn left onto SR 800
Turn slight left onto SR 800
Turn right onto SR 800
Continue on SR 800
Turn right onto SR 800
Turn left onto SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
Take the exit
Turn right onto Barnhill Road Southeast
Continue on CR 68
Turn right onto SR 39
Continue on SR 39
Turn straight onto SR 39
Continue on SR 39; SR 212
Continue on SR 39
Turn right onto SR 39
Continue on SR 39
Continue on SR 39; SR 43
Turn left onto SR 9
Continue on SR 9
Continue on SR 9
Continue on US 30
Turn left onto SR 45; SR 164; SR 517
Turn right onto SR 164; SR 517
Continue on SR 164; SR 517
Turn slight left onto SR 164
Turn slight left onto CR 416
Continue on Lisbon Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 344
Arrive at destination
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.
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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leetonia, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving West Chester, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Chester, OH
This is one driving day of about 75.4 miles and 1h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 258
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 258
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto SR 800
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Midvale, Barnhill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$11.58 one way
$23.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $13.06 | $26.12 |
| premium | $4.98 | $14.79 | $29.58 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $16.62 | $33.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in West Chester on Sunday
Local time
1:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Leetonia on Sunday
Local time
1:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
57°F
Carrollton, OH
38 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
75.4 mi in 1h 59m — 41% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Kensington Road Northeast.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 258.
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 75.4 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (SR 258): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 258): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.7 miles (SR 800): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
448 ft
Total Descent
589 ft
Highest Point
1,160 ft
~64.6 mi in
Elevation Range
301 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Chester, OH and Leetonia, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia, Midvale and Barnhill.
New Philadelphia
Midvale
Barnhill
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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