Origin
West Chester, OH
Morning in West Chester on Sunday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Chester, OH to Wellsville, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
65.8 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellsville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from West Chester to Wellsville, you are looking at a 65.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route stays entirely within Ohio, keeping you firmly in the Midwest for the duration of your travel. Because of the manageable distance, this drive works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel, making it a very budget-friendly excursion. Since the route relies on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, it offers a more grounded experience than a typical sprint across the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | 16 mi | 21m |
| SR 7 | 15.9 mi | 22m |
| US 22 | 14.7 mi | 15m |
| Cadiz-Steubenville Road | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| SR 342 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Smyrna Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Clark Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
— 16 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and Wellsville, 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
Turn left onto US 22
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
8
Continue on US 22; US 250
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
9
Continue on US 22
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 22
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
11
Turn left onto SR 7
16 mi
·
22 min
·
SR 7
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
13
Turn straight onto T-1068
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clark Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto 15th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
15th Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 65.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 342 / High Street
Turn right onto SR 342 / High Street
Navigation decision point
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 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road
Turn left onto US 22 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road
Navigation decision point
4
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
15th Street
At end of road, turn right onto 15th Street
Navigation decision point
4
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.21 one way
$20.42 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Wellsville, OH
Morning in Wellsville on Sunday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Cadiz, OH
33 mi in
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
14 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 28m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate primarily via High Street, Main Street, and South Philadelphia Street as you make your way across the region. With a 0% highway share, this route avoids the monotony of interstate travel in favor of local road connections. The character of the drive remains consistent throughout the 65.8-mile stretch, requiring you to remain alert for turns and local traffic patterns. It is an engaging, hands-on driving experience that keeps you connected to the landscape rather than isolated on a fast-paced expressway.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on Cadiz-Piedmont Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 miles in near SR 342 / High Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 8 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 miles (SR 342 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 22 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on Cadiz-Piedmont Road. 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: at 5 miles (SR 342 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 22 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wellsville, 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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