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Trip from West Chester, OH to Clark, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

43.3 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

Downtown Clark, OH, OH

Clark, OH

RDNE Stock project

Trip Overview

The drive from West Chester, OH to Clark, OH covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 258, US 36, SR 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on SR 258. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 43.3 miles, with most of the trip on SR 258 and US 36. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.9 miles on SR 258.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 258 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 258 and US 36. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near SR 258.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from West Chester, OH to Clark, OH is easy. At 1h 8m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (SR 258): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (SR 621 / State Route 621): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

4
10.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | SR 258

At end of road, turn right onto SR 258

Navigation decision point

3
16.5 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 36

At end of road, turn left onto US 36

Navigation decision point

4
30.2 mi into trip | ~47m in | SR 621 / State Route 621

Turn right onto SR 621 / State Route 621

Navigation decision point

4
32.7 mi into trip | ~52m in | SR 83

At end of road, turn right onto SR 83

Navigation decision point

4
43.3 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | County Road 19A

Turn left onto County Road 19A

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 258 14.9 mi 26m
US 36 13.7 mi 17m
SR 83 10.6 mi 15m
County Road 193 2.1 mi 5m
Dunlap Creek Road Southwest 1.6 mi 3m
State Route 621 0.4 mi <1m
SR 342 <0.1 mi <1m
County Road 19A <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 258 — 14.9 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 342

188 ft · 3 sec · SR 342
2

Continue on SR 258

8.7 mi · 15 min · SR 258
3

Turn slight right onto Dunlap Creek Road Southwest

1.6 mi · 3 min · Dunlap Creek Road Southwest
4

At end of road, turn right onto SR 258

6.2 mi · 10 min · SR 258
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 36

14 mi · 17 min · US 36
6

Turn right onto SR 621

0.4 mi · 33 sec · State Route 621
7

Turn slight left onto County Road 193

2.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 193
8

At end of road, turn right onto SR 83

11 mi · 15 min · SR 83
9

Turn left onto County Road 19A

63 ft · 2 sec · County Road 19A
10

Arrive at destination

County Road 19A

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.7 mi from West Chester, OH · 36m into the drive

Downtown West Lafayette, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Lafayette, OH

22 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

Newcomerstown, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Powell, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from West Chester, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clark, OH

The final approach into Clark, 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

$6.72 one way

$13.44 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $7.46 $14.92
premium $4.91 $8.37 $16.74
diesel $5.61 $9.56 $19.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13 0 $4.55 $2.08
Efficient EV 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73
EV Truck/SUV 17.3 0 $6.06 $2.77

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 15, 2026

Origin

West Chester, OH

Morning in West Chester on Saturday

Local time

10:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clark, OH

Morning in Clark on Saturday

Local time

10:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

West Lafayette, OH

22 mi in

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

8 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 8m 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 West Chester, OH to Clark, OH covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 258, US 36, SR 83. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from West Chester, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.72 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.

The drive from West Chester, OH to Clark, OH is easy. At 1h 8m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (SR 258): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (SR 621 / State Route 621): Navigation decision point.

The route from West Chester, OH to Clark, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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