Origin
West Chester, OH
Morning in West Chester on Sunday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Chester, OH to Mantua, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mantua, OH
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Trip Overview
This 39.9-mile drive from West Chester, OH to Mantua, OH will take approximately 56 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. The route largely sticks to local roads, with only a 13% highway share, so expect a more engaged driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this is an economical journey. It's a straightforward drive through the Midwest region, offering a manageable excursion for any day of the week. You won't need an overnight stay to complete this route comfortably.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cadiz Road | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| Bloomfield Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| SR 342 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Smyrna Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Highland Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Boden Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wheeling Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cadiz Road
— 21.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and Mantua, 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
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Cadiz Road
9
Continue on US 22
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
11
Turn right onto SR 209
492 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 5th Street
12
Turn left onto SR 209
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Steubenville Avenue
13
Continue on SR 209
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Bloomfield Road
14
Turn right onto SR 662
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Boden Road
15
Turn slight right onto Mantua Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mantua Road
16
Arrive at destination
Mantua Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 32.5 — 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
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road
Merge onto US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
32.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
SR 209 / North 5th Street
Turn right onto SR 209 / North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
SR 209 / Steubenville Avenue
Turn left onto SR 209 / Steubenville Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.19 one way
$12.38 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.87 | $13.75 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Mantua, OH
Morning in Mantua on Sunday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Antrim, OH
20 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
21 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
56m 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 best described as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through a series of turns rather than cruising on long, straight stretches. With a highway share of only 13%, most of your journey will be on more intimate, local roads like Cadiz Road and Bloomfield Road, with SR 342 also playing a role. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.6 miles on Cadiz Road, giving you a brief period of consistent travel before the turns pick up again. This driving profile suggests an engaging experience that requires your attention throughout.
Only 13% 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: 21.6 mi on Cadiz 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 56m 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 8.5 miles (US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on Cadiz 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 8.5 miles (US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mantua, 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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