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Trip from West Chester, OH to Thornport, 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
1h 38m
Distance
80.6 mi
130 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thornport, OH
Mikkel Kvist
Trip Overview
This 80.6-mile journey from West Chester, OH to Thornport, OH will take approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes. It's a manageable drive that's perfect for a single day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $13. The route primarily utilizes I-70, Cadiz Road, and SR 342, offering a mixed driving experience. Since both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Ohio, you'll be experiencing a consistent regional feel throughout your drive. This trip is straightforward and efficient, making it a good option when you're looking for a direct route without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.3 miles from West Chester, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 42.8 mi | 46m |
| Cadiz Road | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| SR 342 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Smyrna Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Jacksontown Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| John Glenn Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Highland Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Wheeling Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 42.8 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and Thornport, 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 slight left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dewey Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John Glenn Highway
13
Turn left onto SR 723
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
SR 723
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
15
Merge onto I 70
43 mi
·
46 min
·
I 70
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 132
Toward SR 13: Thornville, Newark
17
Turn left onto SR 13
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Jacksontown Road
18
Turn right onto CR 30
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Zion Road
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on CR 30
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Zion Road
20
Turn left onto Town Hwy 1064
440 ft
·
19 sec
·
Town Hwy 1064
21
Arrive at destination
Town Hwy 1064
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of this 1-hour and 38-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. There are no specific stops recommended, so plan your breaks around your personal needs, perhaps during the 42.8-mile stretch on I-70. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $13 for the 80.6 miles. A practical tip for this route is to check traffic conditions on I-70 before you depart, as it can experience congestion during peak hours, potentially impacting your travel time.
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 40.3 miles from West Chester, OH, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.8 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.3 miles or 52m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thornport, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 80.6 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from West Chester, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 42.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.3 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.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
1.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.9 mi from route
National Museum of Cambridge Glass
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Cambridge, Ohio
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+17404324245
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 80.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
6
78 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward SR 13: Thornville, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 132
Toward SR 13: Thornville, Newark
5
80.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
CR 30 / Zion Road
Turn right onto CR 30 / Zion Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
80.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
Town Hwy 1064
Turn left onto Town Hwy 1064
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.51 one way
$25.02 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $13.88 | $27.77 |
| premium | $4.91 | $15.58 | $31.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.80 | $35.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.05 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Origin
West Chester, OH
Late night in West Chester on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph
64% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Thornport, OH
Late night in Thornport on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Brady, OH
40 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
26 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 38m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 60% of your travel on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 42.8 miles on I-70, which offers a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. As you transition from the interstate to roads like Cadiz Road and SR 342, the character of the drive will shift. This blend of faster highway segments and potentially more local road driving means you'll experience varying speeds and road conditions.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.8 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near SR 342 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 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; at 78 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h 38m. Total distance: 80.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.8 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 5.1 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; at 78 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Thornport, 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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