This 71-mile drive from West Chester, OH to Sawyerwood, OH takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll be on a mix of local roads and state routes, with only 25% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $11. Given the relatively short distance and duration, you won't need to split this drive into multiple days. This is a straightforward route within the Midwest region, ideal for a quick getaway or an easy transit between these two Ohio locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.5 miles from West Chester, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Water Street
51.2 mi
57m
SR 258
7.7 mi
13m
SR 800
7.1 mi
10m
US 224
2.9 mi
4m
Stillwater Avenue
0.6 mi
<1m
Jewett Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
US 250
0.3 mi
<1m
Kubler Trail
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— 51.2 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and Sawyerwood, 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
51 mi·57 min·Water Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 122AToward US 224 East: Mogadore
13
Merge onto US 224
2.9 mi·4 min·US 224
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Kubler Trail
0.2 mi·38 sec·Kubler Trail
15
At end of road, turn right onto Mingo Trail
307 ft·13 sec·Mingo Trail
16
Arrive at destination
Mingo Trail
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just 1 hour and 30 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart on this 71-mile trip. Consider leaving in the morning to enjoy the full day at your destination or depart later for a relaxed afternoon arrival. Since the fuel cost is a modest $11, you likely won't need to worry about extensive refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on your navigation, especially as you transition between Water Street and SR 258, as the turn-heavy nature of this drive means being alert to upcoming turns is key.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.5 miles from West Chester, OH, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.2 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 48m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sawyerwood, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Chester, OH
This is one driving day of about 71 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from West Chester, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Water Street for about 51.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 67.9 — 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,...
6
16.2 mi into trip|~26m in|US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
67.4 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 224 East: Mogadore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 122A
Toward US 224 East: Mogadore
5
67.9 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|US 224
Merge onto US 224
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.02 one way
$22.04 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$12.23
$24.46
premium
$4.91
$13.72
$27.44
diesel
$5.61
$15.68
$31.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.3
0
$7.46
$3.41
Efficient EV
17.8
0
$6.21
$2.84
EV Truck/SUV
28.4
0
$9.94
$4.54
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning
in West Chester on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
W 3 to 7 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Sawyerwood, OH
Morning
in Sawyerwood on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Strasburg, OH
36 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
1h 30m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 71-mile journey. Only 25% of the route involves highway driving, so much of your time will be spent navigating local roads like Water Street and SR 800. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51.2 miles on Water Street, offering a more consistent pace before you transition to other segments. This profile suggests a route that requires attention to navigation but offers a more intimate feel of the Ohio landscape as you travel.
Only 25% 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: 51.2 mi on Water Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near SR 258.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 16.2 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Sawyerwood, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Philadelphia along the way.
New Philadelphia
15.9 mi in|~25m|via US 250; SR 800
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.2 miles on Water Street. 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: 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 16.2 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sawyerwood, OH before heading back.
