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Trip from West Chester, OH to Monclova, 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

3h 50m

Distance

184.1 mi

296 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 38m ★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m

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

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Downtown Monclova, OH, OH

Monclova, OH

Joaquin Carfagna

Trip Overview

West Chester, OH to Monclova, OH is 184.1 miles and takes about 3h 50m via Ohio Turnpike and US 250, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest, making it a straightforward journey through Ohio. With a high highway share, expect much of your travel to be on faster roads, though it does incorporate some non-highway sections. The drive is designed for a single day, so you can plan on arriving at your destination without needing an overnight stop. It’s a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two Ohio locations.

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

92.1 miles from West Chester, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 58.5 mi 1h 2m
US 250 54 mi 1h 5m
Water Street 15.9 mi 17m
SR 258 7.7 mi 13m
SR 800 7.1 mi 10m
SR 601 5.9 mi 9m
North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road 5.6 mi 7m
Wooster Street 4.8 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 58.5 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 342

188 ft · 6 sec · SR 342
2

Turn right onto SR 258

0.1 mi · 14 sec · SR 258
3

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 258

7.5 mi · 13 min · SR 258
4

Turn left onto SR 800

6.0 mi · 8 min · SR 800
5

Turn slight left onto SR 800

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue
6

Turn right onto SR 800

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Jewett Avenue
7

Continue on SR 800

495 ft · 12 sec · Center Street
8

Turn right onto SR 800

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue
9

Turn left onto SR 800

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 800
10

Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
11

Turn right onto US 250; SR 800

16 mi · 17 min · Water Street
12

Take the exit onto US 250

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250
Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn left onto US 250

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Wooster Avenue
14

Turn left onto US 250

22 mi · 25 min · US 250
15

Keep slight left at fork onto Dover Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dover Road
16

Continue on SR 302

1.0 mi · 1 min · Madison Avenue
17

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
18

Merge onto US 30; US 250; SR 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way
19

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

15 mi · 18 min · US 250
20

Continue on US 250

1.4 mi · 2 min · US 250
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto US 42; US 250

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 42; US 250
22

Turn left onto US 250

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 250
23

Enter roundabout onto US 250; SR 60

68 ft · 0 sec · North Cottage Street
24

Continue on US 250; SR 60

0.5 mi · 34 sec · North Cottage Street
25

Continue on US 250; SR 60

3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250
26

Continue on US 250; SR 60

2.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
27

Turn straight onto US 250

10 mi · 11 min · US 250
28

Turn left onto US 250; SR 162

0.4 mi · 24 sec · US 250; SR 162
29

Continue on US 250; SR 13; SR 162

4.8 mi · 6 min · Wooster Street
30

Turn slight right onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road

5.6 mi · 7 min · North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
31

Turn right onto SR 18

22 ft · 1 sec · State Route 18
32

Continue on SR 18

84 ft · 1 sec · State Route 18
33

Turn slight right onto SR 601

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 601
34

Enter roundabout onto SR 601

139 ft · 5 sec · SR 601
35

Continue on SR 601

4.9 mi · 7 min · SR 601
36

Turn left onto SR 113

0.2 mi · 42 sec · West Church Street
37

Turn right onto US 250; SR 13; SR 113

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 250; SR 13; SR 113
38

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
39

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · this road
40

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
41

Merge onto I 80; I 90

59 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Ohio Turnpike
42

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 59 Toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
43

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
44

Turn straight onto US 20

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Reynolds Road
45

Turn right onto West Dussel Drive

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Dussel Drive
46

Continue on CR 91

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Salisbury Road
47

Turn left onto CR 2468

0.7 mi · 1 min · Briarfield Boulevard
48

Turn right onto US 20A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Maumee-Western Road
49

Turn left onto TR 96

1.4 mi · 2 min · Coder Road
50

At end of road, turn right onto CR 95

0.5 mi · 1 min · Monclova Road
51

Arrive at destination

CR 95

Trip Plan

Given the 3h 50m duration and 184.1-mile distance, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight hours and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one suggested stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where you'd like to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $29; planning your last fill-up before hitting the Ohio Turnpike could be a smart move. The longest stretch without a major road change is 58.5 miles on the turnpike, so be prepared for that continuous segment.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.1 miles from West Chester, OH, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.5 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 41 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.1 miles or 1h 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 3h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monclova, 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 184.1 miles and 3h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 58.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Westfield Center, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Westfield Center, OH

92 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

Sugarcreek, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.1 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Eagle Truck Stop and Family Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New Philadelphia, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 33min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13303394080

Visit website

Invention Restaurant - Milan, OH

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milan, Ohio

1.3 mi

Eagle Truck Stop and Family Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

New Philadelphia, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13303394080

Visit website

Invention Restaurant - Milan, OH

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Milan, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14194990478

Visit website

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm

+14193531897

Visit website

Fort Meigs Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14198744121

Visit website

Christmas Run Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Wooster, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13302635207

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 33

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 178 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 258

Turn right onto SR 258

Navigation decision point

5
15.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 250; SR 800

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

Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville,...
8
32.1 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 250

Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
5
111.7 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | SR 601

Enter roundabout onto SR 601

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
178 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in

Take the exit toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 59 Toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.57 one way

$57.14 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $31.71 $63.42
premium $4.91 $35.58 $71.16
diesel $5.61 $40.65 $81.29

Estimated Tolls: $2.93

Ohio Turnpike (58.5 mi) $2.93

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.2 0 $19.33 $8.84
Efficient EV 46 0 $16.11 $7.36
EV Truck/SUV 73.6 0 $25.77 $11.78

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

22 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 16, 2026

Origin

West Chester, OH

Late night in West Chester on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

W 3 to 7 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:28PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Monclova, OH

Late night in Monclova on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

9 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

3h 50m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 75% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll spend a good portion of the time on the Ohio Turnpike, experiencing its consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 58.5 miles on the Ohio Turnpike. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of US 250 and Water Street means you'll transition to different road types, offering some variety beyond just interstate driving. Expect a generally direct and unfussy experience behind the wheel.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
51 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.5 mi on Ohio Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and US 250. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 258.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 184.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 258): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.1 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

Between West Chester, OH and Monclova, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.

New Philadelphia

15.9 mi in | ~25m | via US 250; SR 800

Massillon

32.1 mi in | ~43m | via US 250

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 3h 50m. Total distance: 184.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 58.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.93 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Monclova, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 258): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.1 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Monclova, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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