The drive from West Chester, OH to Hicksville, OH covers 240.3 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway, West Lincoln Way for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.1 miles on US 30.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.2 miles from West Chester, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 28m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 240.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 55m highway drive covering 240.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.1 miles on US 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 258.
Driving Effort5/10
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 240.3 miles you will encounter 22 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 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 32.1 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 258
Turn right onto SR 258
Navigation decision point
5
15.9 mi into trip|~25m in|US 250; SR 800
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
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville,...
8
32.1 mi into trip|~43m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
6
63.6 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|US 30 / West Lincoln Way
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 / West Lincoln Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
240.3 mi into trip|~4h 54m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main 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.
Between West Chester, OH and Hicksville, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
New Philadelphia
15.9 mi in|~25m|via US 250; SR 800
Massillon
32.1 mi in|~43m|via US 250
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 30
85.1 mi
1h 32m
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi
40m
West Lincoln Way
33.3 mi
41m
US 250
22.7 mi
26m
Water Street
15.9 mi
17m
SR 49
15.6 mi
27m
North Main Street
7.9 mi
13m
SR 258
7.7 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 85.1 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and Hicksville, OH.
1
Start on SR 342
188 ft·6 sec·SR 342
2
Turn right onto SR 258
0.1 mi·14 sec·SR 258
3
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 258
7.5 mi·13 min·SR 258
4
Turn left onto SR 800
6.0 mi·8 min·SR 800
5
Turn slight left onto SR 800
0.1 mi·11 sec·Taylor Avenue
6
Turn right onto SR 800
0.3 mi·25 sec·Jewett Avenue
7
Continue on SR 800
495 ft·12 sec·Center Street
8
Turn right onto SR 800
0.6 mi·59 sec·Stillwater Avenue
9
Turn left onto SR 800
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 800
10
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
11
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
16 mi·17 min·Water Street
12
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
14
Turn left onto US 250
22 mi·25 min·US 250
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Dover Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Dover Road
16
Continue on SR 302
1.0 mi·1 min·Madison Avenue
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
18
Merge onto US 30; US 250; SR 3
3.3 mi·4 min·West Lincoln Way
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
30 mi·37 min·West Lincoln Way
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
38 mi·40 min·Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
6.3 mi·7 min·US 30
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
79 mi·1 hr 24 min·US 30
23
Continue on SR 49
16 mi·27 min·SR 49
24
Turn left onto SR 49
381 ft·9 sec·Canal Street
25
Turn right onto SR 49
7.9 mi·13 min·North Main Street
26
Turn right onto SR 2; SR 49
0.3 mi·31 sec·West High Street
27
Turn right onto South Main Street
130 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.2 miles from West Chester, OH, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.1 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 53 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.2 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hicksville, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Chester, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 240.3 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from West Chester, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 85.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.2 mi from West Chester, OH
· 2h 28m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.29 one way
$74.59 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$41.39
$82.78
premium
$4.91
$46.44
$92.88
diesel
$5.61
$53.06
$106.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.1
0
$25.23
$11.53
Efficient EV
60.1
0
$21.03
$9.61
EV Truck/SUV
96.1
1
$33.64
$15.38
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 16, 2026
Origin
West Chester, OH
Late night
in West Chester on Saturday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
W 3 to 7 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Hicksville, OH
Late night
in Hicksville on Saturday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
120 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
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
4h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Hicksville, OH covers 240.3 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway, West Lincoln Way. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.2 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 $37.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 240.3 miles you will encounter 22 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 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 32.1 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between West Chester, OH and Hicksville, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
