Origin
Woodsfield, OH
Morning in Woodsfield on Tuesday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodsfield, 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
1h 8m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 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
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodsfield, OH
Maria Borisenko
Trip Overview
Woodsfield, OH to West Chester, OH is 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m via Oaklawn Avenue, Hendrysburg Freeport Road, and Somerton Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its short distance and duration, this route is best suited for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You won't be spending much time on major highways, making it a more relaxed way to travel between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oaklawn Avenue | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| Hendrysburg Freeport Road | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Somerton Highway | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Westchester Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Barnesville Hendrysburg Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Smyrna Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Freeport Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Oaklawn Avenue
— 10.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodsfield, OH and West Chester, OH.
1
Start on SR 78
110 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Court Street
2
Turn right onto SR 26; SR 800
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 800
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Oaklawn Avenue
4
Continue on SR 800
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Oaklawn Avenue
5
Continue on SR 800
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
6
Continue on SR 800
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Somerton Highway
7
Continue on SR 800
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
8
Turn straight onto SR 800
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bond Avenue
9
Continue on SR 800
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
10
Continue on SR 800
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
11
Continue on SR 800
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
12
Continue on SR 800
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeport Road
13
Turn sharp right onto US 22; SR 800
500 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cadiz Road
14
Continue on US 22; SR 800
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
15
Turn left onto SR 800
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Smyrna Road
16
Continue on SR 800
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Philadelphia Street
17
Turn left onto SR 342
484 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto SR 342
473 ft
·
13 sec
·
High Street
19
Turn left onto SR 342
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Westchester Road
20
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 22.5 miles from Woodsfield, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 26; SR 800 / North Main Street
Turn right onto SR 26; SR 800 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 800 / Oaklawn Avenue
Turn left onto SR 800 / Oaklawn Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
35.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road
Turn sharp right onto US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
36.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
SR 800 / Smyrna Road
Turn left onto SR 800 / Smyrna Road
Navigation decision point
4
39.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
SR 342 / High Street
Turn right onto SR 342 / High Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.97 one way
$13.94 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.73 | $15.47 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Sunny
NW 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
71°F
Barnesville, OH
22 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
1 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 8m 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?
This drive features a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 44.9 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles on Oaklawn Avenue. Expect a rural cruising feel as you navigate through Ohio's countryside. You'll be following local roads like Hendrysburg Freeport Road and Somerton Highway for the bulk of your travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Oaklawn Avenue.
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 early in the drive near SR 26; SR 800 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Woodsfield, OH to West Chester, OH is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 26; SR 800 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 800 / Oaklawn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 35.8 miles (US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Oaklawn Avenue. 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: near the start (SR 26; SR 800 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 800 / Oaklawn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 35.8 miles (US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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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