Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
114.2 mi
184 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
The drive from West Chester, OH to Brookfield, OH covers 114.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Water Street, Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.6 miles on Water Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.72 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
57.1 miles from West Chester, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 114.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from West Chester, OH to Brookfield, OH covers 114.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 258.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 114.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 258): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto SR 258
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; SR 7 / Hubbard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Chester, OH and Brookfield, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Downtown.
New Philadelphia
Downtown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Water Street | 32.6 mi | 35m |
| Atlantic Boulevard Northeast | 15.5 mi | 20m |
| I 80 | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| I 76 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| SR 258 | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| SR 800 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Union Avenue Northeast | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| SR 225 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and Brookfield, OH.
Start on SR 342
Turn right onto SR 258
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 258
Turn left onto SR 800
Turn slight left onto SR 800
Turn right onto SR 800
Continue on SR 800
Turn right onto SR 800
Turn left onto SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
Take the exit
Merge onto US 30
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto SR 43
Continue on SR 43
Turn right onto SR 43
Take the ramp
Continue on US 62
Continue on US 62
Continue on US 62
At end of road, turn left onto SR 225
Turn right onto US 224; SR 225
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225
Continue on SR 14; SR 225
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 76
Continue on I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; SR 7
Turn slight left onto SR 7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7
Arrive at destination
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.
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 25 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.1 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookfield, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving West Chester, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 West Chester, OH
This is one driving day of about 114.2 miles and 2h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.1 mi from West Chester, OH · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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.
The final approach into Brookfield, 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 Brookfield, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Regular Gas
$17.72 one way
$35.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
| premium | $4.91 | $22.07 | $44.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.21 | $50.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.3 | 0 | $11.99 | $5.48 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $9.99 | $4.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.99 | $7.31 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in West Chester on Friday
Local time
8:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
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
Destination
Evening in Brookfield on Friday
Local time
8:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
49°F
Plain, OH
57 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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