Origin
West Chester, OH
Late night in West Chester on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Chester, OH to Yorkville, 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 10m
Distance
51.1 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorkville, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 51.1-mile drive from West Chester, OH to Yorkville, OH takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I-70, with some time on Hendrysburg Freeport Road and Ohio Valley Pike. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this is an economical journey through the Midwest. The mixed drive profile suggests a comfortable pace without excessive stops needed, as there are no planned rest stops in this data. This route offers a simple transition within Ohio, ideal for a quick excursion.
Main Roads
| 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 |
| South Philadelphia Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 22.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and Yorkville, 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
500 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cadiz Road
9
Turn sharp left onto SR 800
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeport Road
10
Continue on SR 800
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
11
Continue on SR 800
465 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
13
Merge onto I 70; US 40
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 70; US 40
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 70
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 225
Toward US 250 West, SR 7: Bridgeport
16
Turn left onto SR 7 Alt
463 ft
·
10 sec
·
Marion Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 40; SR 7 Alt
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40; SR 7 Alt
239 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto US 250
496 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lincoln Avenue
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
21
Merge onto SR 7
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Ohio Valley Pike
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Public Road, Yorkville
23
Turn right onto Public Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Public Road
24
Turn right onto Market Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Market Street
25
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
418 ft
·
22 sec
·
5th Avenue
26
Turn right onto Jones Avenue
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jones Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Jones Avenue
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 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.
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 800 / Freeport Road
Turn sharp left onto SR 800 / Freeport Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
43.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
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
Exit 225
Toward US 250 West, SR 7: Bridgeport
5
43.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
SR 7 Alt / Marion Street
Turn left onto SR 7 Alt / Marion Street
Navigation decision point
6
43.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
US 40; SR 7 Alt / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 40; SR 7 Alt / Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
43.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
US 40; SR 7 Alt / Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40; SR 7 Alt / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.93 one way
$15.86 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.80 | $17.60 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.88 | $19.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
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 | 15.3 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Yorkville, OH
Late night in Yorkville on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Barnesville, OH
26 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
9 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 10m 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 mixed driving experience on this route, with 53% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.2 miles on I-70, offering a good opportunity for steady progress. As you move from the interstate onto roads like Hendrysburg Freeport Road and Ohio Valley Pike, the character of the drive will shift, likely offering a more local feel. This blend means you get both efficient travel and a taste of the surrounding landscape.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on I 70.
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 around 9.2 miles in near SR 800 / Freeport Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.1 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.
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 10m. Total distance: 51.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 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.
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 Yorkville, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yorkville, 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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