Origin
West Chester, OH
Late night in West Chester on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Chester, OH to Thompson, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
138.8 mi
223 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thompson, OH
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Trip Overview
West Chester, OH to Thompson, OH is 138.8 miles and takes about 2h 51m via Water Street and I-90, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface street driving, making it a straightforward, manageable trip. It’s a solid option if you're looking for a direct drive with minimal fuss, allowing you to reach your destination without a lengthy time commitment.
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
69.4 miles from West Chester, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Water Street | 70.3 mi | 1h 21m |
| I 90 | 23.7 mi | 26m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 15 mi | 18m |
| SR 258 | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| SR 800 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| I 271 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| South Madison Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Stillwater Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— 70.3 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and Thompson, OH.
1
Start on SR 342
188 ft
·
6 sec
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SR 342
2
Turn right onto SR 258
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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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
70 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Water Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 17
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
13
Merge onto I 271
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 271
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Continue on I 271
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 90
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 212
Toward SR 528: Madison, Thompson
18
Turn right onto SR 528
182 ft
·
4 sec
·
River Street
19
Continue on SR 528
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
South Madison Road
20
Turn right onto SR 528
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Thompson Road
21
Arrive at destination
SR 528
Trip Plan
With a drive time under 3 hours, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid any potential rush hour impacts as you get closer to your destination. Since it’s a shorter drive, you have the flexibility to stop if needed, but with only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 70.3-mile segment on Water Street, as services might be more spread out than on the interstate.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.4 miles from West Chester, OH, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.3 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 31 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.4 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thompson, 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 138.8 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 Water Street for about 70.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.4 miles from West Chester, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Water Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.3 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 133.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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.
8
97.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
|
I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exit...
6
133.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward SR 528: Madison, Thompson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 212
Toward SR 528: Madison, Thompson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.54 one way
$43.08 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $23.91 | $47.81 |
| premium | $4.91 | $26.83 | $53.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.65 | $61.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.57 | $6.66 |
| Efficient EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.43 | $8.88 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Thompson, OH
Late night in Thompson on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
4 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
2h 51m 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 about 43% highway, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on surface streets. The longest continuous stretch on a surface road is 70.3 miles on Water Street, so expect that to be a more leisurely part of the drive. You'll notice the transition from potentially faster highway speeds to navigating local traffic and intersections once you leave I-90. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for varied driving conditions.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.3 mi on Water Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 138.8 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 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.
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 Thompson, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Philadelphia along the way.
New Philadelphia
15.9 mi in
|
~25m
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via US 250; SR 800
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 2h 51m. Total distance: 138.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.3 miles on Water Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Thompson, 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 16.2 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Thompson, 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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