Origin
Avon Lake, OH
Night in Avon Lake on Sunday
Local time
9:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avon Lake, OH to West Chester, OH
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
129.3 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
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6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon Lake, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Avon Lake, OH to West Chester, OH covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Redwood Boulevard, Avon Belden Road, Center Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.6 miles from Avon Lake, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 129.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Redwood Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Avon Lake, OH to West Chester, OH is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avon Lake, OH to West Chester, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avon Belden Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chester Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avon Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elyria Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wooster Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Redwood Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon Lake, OH and West Chester, OH.
1
Start on Beechwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Beechwood Avenue
2
Turn left onto Redwood Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Redwood Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Avon Belden Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
4
Continue on Center Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
5
Turn right onto Chester Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Chester Road
6
Turn left onto Center Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Center Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Avon Belden Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
233 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
12
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
13
Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
394 ft
·
6 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
16
Continue on Elyria Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
17
Continue on Wooster Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
18
Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Avon Lake Road
19
Continue on Front Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Front Street
20
Continue on Burbank Road
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Burbank Road
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
22
Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Burbank Road
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Burbank Road
24
Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burbank Road
25
Continue on Dix Expressway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Dix Expressway
26
Continue on Dover Road
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
27
Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
28
Continue on Dover Road
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
29
Continue on West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Street
30
Continue on Dover Road
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
31
Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
32
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
33
Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
34
Turn right
3.0 mi
·
3 min
35
Take the exit right
6.6 mi
·
7 min
36
Keep slight right
9.9 mi
·
10 min
37
Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
38
Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
39
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
40
At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
495 ft
·
8 sec
·
Center Street
41
Continue on Jewett Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Jewett Avenue
42
Turn left onto Taylor Avenue
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Taylor Avenue
43
Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Johnson Avenue
44
Turn right
7.7 mi
·
13 min
45
Turn left
187 ft
·
4 sec
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 64.6 miles from Avon Lake, OH, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.6 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Chester, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Avon Lake, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avon Lake, OH
This is one driving day of about 129.3 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Avon Lake, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.6 mi from Avon Lake, OH · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.6 miles from Avon Lake, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Chester, OH
The final approach into West Chester, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Chester, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.34 one way
$38.68 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $21.59 | $43.19 |
| premium | $4.79 | $24.38 | $48.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.73 | $57.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.58 | $6.21 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.10 | $8.28 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Night in West Chester on Sunday
Local time
9:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
65 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
11 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
2h 16m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avon Lake, OH to West Chester, OH covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Redwood Boulevard, Avon Belden Road, Center Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.6 miles from Avon Lake, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Avon Lake, OH to West Chester, OH is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avon Lake, OH to West Chester, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Avon Lake, OH to West Chester, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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