Origin
Clark, OH
Morning in Clark on Saturday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clark, OH to West Chester, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
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.
Clark, OH
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from Clark, OH to West Chester, OH covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 36, SR 83, SR 258 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on US 36. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 43.3 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 (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 43.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 36 and SR 83. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.7 miles on US 36.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 36 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 36 and SR 83. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 83.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clark, OH to West Chester, OH is easy. At 1h 8m with 77% 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 83): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (County Road 193): Navigation decision point; at 33 miles (Dunlap Creek Road Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 83
Turn right onto SR 83
Navigation decision point
3
10.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
County Road 193
Turn left onto County Road 193
Navigation decision point
3
33 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
Turn left onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 36 | 13.7 mi | 17m |
| SR 83 | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| SR 258 | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| Pilling Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| County Road 193 | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Dunlap Creek Road Southwest | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| State Route 621 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Road 19A | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 36
— 13.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clark, OH and West Chester, OH.
1
Start on County Road 19A
63 ft
·
4 sec
·
County Road 19A
2
Turn right onto SR 83
11 mi
·
15 min
·
SR 83
3
Turn left onto County Road 193
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 193
4
Turn straight onto SR 621
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 621
5
Turn left onto US 36
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 36
6
Turn right onto SR 258
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Pilling Street
7
Turn left onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
8
Turn straight onto SR 258
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
SR 258
9
Arrive at destination
SR 342
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Clark, OH · 32m into the drive
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 21.7 miles from Clark, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.72 one way
$13.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
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 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
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 Saturday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
West Lafayette, 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
8 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
1h 8m 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 Clark, OH to West Chester, OH covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 36, SR 83, SR 258. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Clark, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.72 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 Clark, OH to West Chester, OH is easy. At 1h 8m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 83): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (County Road 193): Navigation decision point; at 33 miles (Dunlap Creek Road Southwest): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clark, OH to West Chester, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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