Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
51.3 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tiltonsville, OH
Brett Sayles
West Chester to Tiltonsville is 51.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via I-70 and Ohio Valley Pike, with a fuel budget near $8 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 roads, making it a straightforward drive. With its short distance and predictable duration, it's ideal for a quick day trip or an easy addition to a longer journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 22.2 mi | 24m |
| Hendrysburg Freeport Road | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Ohio Valley Pike | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| SR 342 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Smyrna Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Freeport Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Williams Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and Tiltonsville, OH.
Start on SR 342
Turn right onto SR 342
Turn left onto SR 342
Turn right onto SR 800
Continue on SR 800
Continue on SR 800
Merge onto US 22; SR 800
Continue on US 22; SR 800
Turn sharp left onto SR 800
Continue on SR 800
Continue on SR 800
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70; US 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 7 Alt
At end of road, turn right onto US 40; SR 7 Alt
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40; SR 7 Alt
Turn left onto US 250
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 7
Take the exit
Turn right onto Public Road
Turn left onto Williams Street
Turn right onto Maiden Lane
Turn left onto Mound Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.6 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 43.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto SR 800 / Freeport Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Take the exit toward US 250 West, SR 7: Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto SR 7 Alt / Marion Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 40; SR 7 Alt / Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40; SR 7 Alt / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$7.96 one way
$15.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in West Chester on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Tiltonsville on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
49°F
Barnesville, OH
26 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is 53% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on I-70. You'll encounter a 22.2-mile stretch on I-70 where the highway is continuous. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to surface roads like Hendrysburg Freeport Road and Ohio Valley Pike. Expect a change in pace and potentially more intersections as you move off the main highway.
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 around 9.2 miles in near SR 800 / Freeport Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.3 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (SR 800 / Freeport Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 43.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 miles (SR 7 Alt / Marion Street): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 51.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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