Origin
Guilford, OH
Evening in Guilford on Friday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guilford, 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 44m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guilford, OH
Susan Flores
Trip Overview
This 65.1-mile drive from Guilford to West Chester, Ohio, is a straightforward Midwest journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 44 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, it's an economical option for a single-day trip, fitting perfectly into the "recommended_days": 1 category. You'll primarily navigate on local roads, with a 44% share of highway driving, offering a mixed experience. This route is ideal if you're looking for a relatively short and uncomplicated drive within Ohio, without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.6 miles from Guilford, 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 44m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a highway share of 44% indicating a blend of faster-paced sections and more local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.9 miles on Roswell Road Southwest, suggesting periods of consistent travel before potential turns. Navigating via Roswell Road Southwest, Kensington Road Northeast, and SR 258 means you'll experience a variety of road types, transitioning between quicker highway segments and potentially slower, more community-focused roads as you progress toward West Chester.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roswell Road Southwest is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 172 / New Garden Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 172 / New Garden Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13 miles (SR 9 / Kensington Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 172 / New Garden Avenue
Turn sharp left onto SR 172 / New Garden Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
13 mi into trip
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~22m in
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SR 9 / Kensington Road Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto SR 9 / Kensington Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
48.5 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, N...
6
48.7 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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US 250; SR 800
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Denniso...
5
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
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SR 800 / Center Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 800 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Guilford, OH to West Chester, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
Newcomerstown
48.5 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via US 250; SR 800
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell Road Southwest | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| Kensington Road Northeast | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| SR 258 | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| US 30 | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Johnson Avenue | 6 mi | 9m |
| State Route 39 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| US 250 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| SR 9 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Roswell Road Southwest
— 12.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford, OH and West Chester, OH.
1
Start on Baker Road
17 ft
·
8 sec
·
Baker Road
2
Turn sharp left onto SR 172
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
New Garden Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 410
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Road
4
Turn right onto US 30
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 30
5
Continue on SR 9
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 9
6
At end of road, turn right onto SR 9
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Kensington Road Northeast
7
Continue on SR 9
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Kensington Road Northeast
8
Continue on SR 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lisbon Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto SR 39; SR 43
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on SR 39
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Roswell Road Southwest
11
Continue on SR 39
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Turn left onto SR 39
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Smith Street
13
Continue on SR 39
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Roswell Road Southwest
14
Continue on SR 39; SR 212
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
15
Turn straight onto SR 39
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Roswell Road Southwest
16
Continue on SR 39
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 39
17
Turn left onto CR 68
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Barnhill Road Southeast
18
At end of road, turn left onto CR 68
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Barnhill Road Southeast
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
20
Merge onto US 250; SR 800
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 250; SR 800
21
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 250; SR 800
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
23
Continue on SR 800
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 800
24
At end of road, turn left onto SR 800
495 ft
·
8 sec
·
Center Street
25
Continue on SR 800
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Jewett Avenue
26
Turn left onto SR 800
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Taylor Avenue
27
Turn slight right onto SR 800
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Johnson Avenue
28
Turn right onto SR 258
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 258
29
Turn left onto SR 342
188 ft
·
3 sec
·
SR 342
30
Arrive at destination
SR 342
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 44-minute duration for this 65.1-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. Leaving mid-morning might be ideal to avoid peak commuter traffic, allowing for a relaxed start. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan to make your own if needed, perhaps a quick fuel top-up if you're concerned about the $10 estimated cost. Pay attention to signage for SR 258 as you transition between road segments to ensure you stay on course for West Chester.
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 32.6 miles from Guilford, OH, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.9 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 14 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Chester, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Guilford, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Guilford, OH
This is one driving day of about 65.1 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Guilford, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Roswell Road Southwest for about 12.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Guilford, OH · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Guilford, 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
$10.10 one way
$20.21 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.21 | $22.43 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Evening in West Chester on Friday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
W 3 to 7 mph
29% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:28PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
34°F
Glens Cottage Area, OH
33 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
9 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 44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Guilford, OH to West Chester, OH covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roswell Road Southwest, Kensington Road Northeast, SR 258. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from Guilford, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.10 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 172 / New Garden Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13 miles (SR 9 / Kensington Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Guilford, OH to West Chester, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
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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