Origin
Wintersville, OH
Morning in Wintersville on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wintersville, OH to West Chester, 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
59m
Distance
43.2 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wintersville, OH
Ivan Petrov
Trip Overview
This 43.2-mile drive from Wintersville, OH to West Chester, OH is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take about 59 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, it's an accessible journey primarily utilizing local roads like Cadiz-Piedmont Road and Cadiz-Steubenville Road, with a small portion on US 22. The route is entirely within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Given its short duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stop. It's a practical option for those looking for a relatively quick transit between these two Ohio locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | 16.3 mi | 22m |
| Cadiz-Steubenville Road | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| US 22 | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| Westchester Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Smyrna Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Cadiz Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Old US 22 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Philadelphia Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
— 16.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wintersville, OH and West Chester, OH.
1
Start on SR 43
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Cadiz Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Cadiz Road
3
Continue on Old US 22
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Old US 22
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
5
Merge onto US 22
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 22
6
Continue on US 22
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
7
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
8
Turn right onto SR 800
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Smyrna Road
9
Continue on SR 800
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Philadelphia Street
10
Turn left onto SR 342
484 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto SR 342
473 ft
·
13 sec
·
High Street
12
Turn left onto SR 342
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Westchester Road
13
Arrive at destination
SR 342
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Wintersville, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 38.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 22
Merge onto US 22
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
34.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
SR 800 / Smyrna Road
Turn right onto SR 800 / Smyrna Road
Navigation decision point
3
38 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
SR 342 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 342 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
38.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
SR 342 / High Street
Turn right onto SR 342 / High Street
Navigation decision point
3
38.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
SR 342 / Westchester Road
Turn left onto SR 342 / Westchester Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.70 one way
$13.41 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 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 | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
West Chester, OH
Morning in West Chester on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
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
32 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 18% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 16.3 miles along Cadiz-Piedmont Road. This profile suggests a driving experience that involves frequent turns and potentially more varied road conditions as you navigate local byways. While US 22 offers a brief period of faster travel, the majority of your time will be spent on roads that require more active attention from the driver. The character of the drive shifts from more rural-feeling local roads to a more established highway before returning to local thoroughfares.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Cadiz-Piedmont Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near US 22.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wintersville, OH to West Chester, OH is easy. At 59m with 18% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 22): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 34.7 miles (SR 800 / Smyrna Road): Navigation decision point; at 38 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 59m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Cadiz-Piedmont Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 2.7 miles (US 22): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 34.7 miles (SR 800 / Smyrna Road): Navigation decision point; at 38 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Chester, 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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