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Trip from Fairfield Beach, OH to West Chester, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

84.7 mi

136 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Fairfield Beach, OH, OH

Fairfield Beach, OH

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Fairfield Beach, OH to West Chester, OH covers 84.7 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, Cadiz Road, Westchester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.6 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.15 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.

Midpoint

42.4 miles from Fairfield Beach, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 84.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Fairfield Beach, OH to West Chester, OH covers 84.7 miles and takes about 1h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Mall Drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Mall Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Maple Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mall Drive

Turn left onto Mall Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Maple Road Northeast

Turn right onto Maple Road Northeast

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | CR 1 / Custers Point Road Northeast

At end of road, turn left onto CR 1 / Custers Point Road Northeast

Navigation decision point

6
49.2 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 176 Toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 42.6 mi 46m
Cadiz Road 21.6 mi 24m
Westchester Road 5 mi 8m
Smyrna Road 2.8 mi 4m
SR 13 1.9 mi 3m
John Glenn Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Zartman Road 1.4 mi 3m
Highland Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 42.6 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Beach, OH and West Chester, OH.

1

Start on Laurel Road Northeast

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Laurel Road Northeast
2

Continue on Laural Road

424 ft · 22 sec · Laural Road
3

Turn left onto Mall Drive

134 ft · 8 sec · Mall Drive
4

Turn right onto Maple Road Northeast

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Maple Road Northeast
5

Turn left

342 ft · 15 sec
6

Turn slight left onto CR 3

0.5 mi · 1 min · Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
7

At end of road, turn left onto CR 1

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Custers Point Road Northeast
8

Turn right onto CR 59

1.4 mi · 3 min · Zartman Road
9

Turn left onto CR 87

0.4 mi · 1 min · Roberts Road
10

Turn right onto CR 2

1.1 mi · 2 min · Honey Creek Road N West
11

Continue on CR 2

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Honey Creek Road Northwest
12

Turn left onto CR 30

101 ft · 6 sec · Zion Road
13

Turn left onto SR 13

1.9 mi · 3 min · SR 13
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
15

Merge onto I 70

43 mi · 46 min · I 70
16

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 176 Toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
17

Continue on SR 723

0.3 mi · 29 sec · SR 723
18

Turn right onto US 22; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · John Glenn Highway
19

Turn left onto US 22; US 40

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Dewey Avenue
20

Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40; SR 209

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
21

Turn slight left onto US 22

1.2 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue
22

Continue on US 22

22 mi · 24 min · Cadiz Road
23

Continue on US 22; SR 800

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
24

Turn left onto SR 800

2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
25

Continue on SR 800

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street
26

Turn left onto SR 342

484 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
27

Turn right onto SR 342

473 ft · 13 sec · High Street
28

Turn left onto SR 342

5.0 mi · 8 min · Westchester Road
29

Arrive at destination

SR 342

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 42.4 miles from Fairfield Beach, OH, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 miles.

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 19 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.4 miles or 54m 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 30m

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 Fairfield Beach, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fairfield Beach, OH

This is one driving day of about 84.7 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Fairfield Beach, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 42.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.4 mi from Fairfield Beach, OH · 54m into the drive

Downtown Brady, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brady, OH

42 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.

Popular next leg

Brady, OH to West Chester, OH

25.2 mi · 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Zanesville, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Concord, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from Fairfield Beach, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

National Museum of Cambridge Glass

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 54.5

Cambridge, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17404324245

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.15 one way

$26.29 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $14.59 $29.18
premium $4.91 $16.37 $32.74
diesel $5.61 $18.70 $37.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.4 0 $8.89 $4.07
Efficient EV 21.2 0 $7.41 $3.39
EV Truck/SUV 33.9 0 $11.86 $5.42

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Fairfield Beach, OH

Night in Fairfield Beach on Friday

Local time

10:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Chester, OH

Night in West Chester on Friday

Local time

10:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brady, OH

42 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

16 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 49m 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 Fairfield Beach, OH to West Chester, OH covers 84.7 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, Cadiz Road, Westchester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.4 miles from Fairfield Beach, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.15 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.

This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Mall Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Maple Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Fairfield Beach, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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