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...
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Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
105.1 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
13 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Churchill, OH
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The drive from West Chester, OH to Churchill, OH covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 16m 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 76 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 $16.31 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.6 miles from West Chester, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
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The drive from West Chester, OH to Churchill, OH covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 16m, 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
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 105.1 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
Turn left onto SR 193 / Belmont Avenue
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 Churchill, 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 76 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| I 80 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| 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 Churchill, 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
Turn right onto East Liberty Street
Turn left onto SR 193
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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 1h 8m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Churchill, 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 105.1 miles and 2h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.6 mi from West Chester, OH · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from West Chester, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Churchill, 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 Churchill, 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
$16.31 one way
$32.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $18.10 | $36.21 |
| premium | $4.91 | $20.31 | $40.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.20 | $46.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
New Philadelphia, OH
12 DCFC
GetGo - Tesla Supercharger
North Canton, OH
8 DCFC
Maverick's Bistro - Tesla Supercharger
Girard, OH
8 DCFC
Belden Park Crossings
North Canton, OH
6 DCFC
Shoppes on Bluebell - New Philadelphia
New Philadelphia, OH
4 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 469
Canton, OH
4 DCFC
Hampton Inn - Canton
Canton, OH
4 DCFC
#1 Cochran Ford Austintown
Youngstown, OH
4 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.04 | $5.04 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42 | 0 | $14.71 | $6.73 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Night in West Chester on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Churchill on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
53 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
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.
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