Origin
Lodi, OH
Afternoon in Lodi on Friday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lodi, 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 39m
Distance
78.4 mi
126 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lodi, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lodi, OH to West Chester, OH covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 250, Dover Road, Burbank Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on US 250. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.17 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
39.2 miles from Lodi, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 78.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lodi, OH to West Chester, OH covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 39m, 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 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 250 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in near SR 83 / Burbank Road.
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 78.4 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 13 miles (SR 83 / Burbank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 45.4 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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SR 83 / Burbank Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Burbank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
45.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
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
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
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
64.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
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 Lodi, OH to West Chester, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
Newcomerstown
61.8 mi in
|
~1h 12m
|
via US 250; SR 800
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 250 | 21.2 mi | 24m |
| Dover Road | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| Burbank Road | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| SR 258 | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| Johnson Avenue | 6 mi | 9m |
| Dix Expressway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Sandusky Drive Southwest | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Avon Lake Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 21.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lodi, OH and West Chester, OH.
1
Start on SR 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
2
Continue on SR 83
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Avon Lake Road
3
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Front Street
4
Continue on SR 83
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Burbank Road
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
6
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Burbank Road
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
134 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
8
Continue on SR 83
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burbank Road
9
Continue on SR 83
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Dix Expressway
10
Continue on SR 83
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
11
Continue on US 250
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on US 250
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
13
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
14
Continue on US 250
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
15
Continue on US 250
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
16
Continue on US 250
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
18
Turn right onto US 250
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 250
19
Take the exit onto US 250
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 250
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
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 39.2 miles from Lodi, OH, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.2 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 46m 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 19m
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 Lodi, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lodi, OH
This is one driving day of about 78.4 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Lodi, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 250 for about 21.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.2 mi from Lodi, OH · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.2 miles from Lodi, 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
$12.17 one way
$24.33 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $13.50 | $27.01 |
| premium | $4.91 | $15.15 | $30.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Afternoon in West Chester on Friday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Sugarcreek, OH
39 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
2 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 39m 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 Lodi, OH to West Chester, OH covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 250, Dover Road, Burbank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.2 miles from Lodi, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.17 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 78.4 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 13 miles (SR 83 / Burbank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 45.4 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lodi, 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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