The drive from West Chester, OH to Lowellville, OH covers 107 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 SR 7, Cadiz-Piedmont Road, US 22 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.4 miles on SR 7.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.61 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
53.5 miles from West Chester, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 107 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 (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 28m highway drive covering 107 miles, with most of the trip on SR 7 and Cadiz-Piedmont Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.4 miles on SR 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 7 and Cadiz-Piedmont Road. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near SR 342 / Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 107 miles you will encounter 20 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 5.1 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 70 miles (SR 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 96.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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5.1 mi into trip|~9m in|SR 342 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 342 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
70 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|SR 7
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
96.4 mi into trip|~2h 11m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
100.6 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 224: Canfield, Poland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward US 224: Canfield, Poland
5
107 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|TR 223 / Washington Street
Turn right onto TR 223 / Washington 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 West Chester, OH to Lowellville, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Poland along the way.
Poland
100.6 mi in|~2h 16m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 7
41.4 mi
59m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16 mi
21m
US 22
14.7 mi
15m
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.6 mi
11m
River Lake Highway
5.3 mi
6m
SR 342
5 mi
8m
Center Road
4.1 mi
6m
Boardman Parkway
4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 41.4 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and Lowellville, OH.
1
Start on SR 342
5.0 mi·8 min·SR 342
2
Turn right onto SR 342
473 ft·14 sec·High Street
3
Turn left onto SR 342
484 ft·13 sec·Main Street
4
Turn right onto SR 800
0.5 mi·42 sec·South Philadelphia Street
5
Continue on SR 800
174 ft·2 sec·Philadelphia Street
6
Continue on SR 800
2.8 mi·4 min·Smyrna Road
7
Turn left onto US 22
16 mi·21 min·Cadiz-Piedmont Road
8
Continue on US 22; US 250
8.6 mi·11 min·Cadiz-Steubenville Road
9
Continue on US 22
15 mi·15 min·US 22
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
11
Turn left onto SR 7
21 mi·30 min·SR 7
12
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.3 mi·37 sec·SR 7
13
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
342 ft·8 sec·SR 7
14
Merge onto US 30; SR 7; SR 11
5.3 mi·6 min·River Lake Highway
15
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.2 mi·31 sec·SR 7
16
Turn right onto SR 7
19 mi·27 min·SR 7
17
Turn right onto SR 164
1.1 mi·1 min·South Avenue
18
Enter roundabout onto SR 164
140 ft·1 sec·South Avenue
19
Continue on SR 164
0.3 mi·25 sec·South Avenue
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
21
Merge onto I 680
4.0 mi·4 min·Boardman Parkway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 11Toward US 224: Canfield, Poland
23
Turn right onto US 224
0.3 mi·42 sec·Boardman Poland Road
24
Continue on US 224
0.2 mi·37 sec·West McKinley Way
25
Continue on US 224
0.4 mi·1 min·East McKinley Way
26
Continue on US 224
4.1 mi·6 min·Center Road
27
Turn left onto CR 196
0.4 mi·37 sec·Lowellville Road
28
Continue on East Jackson Street
0.3 mi·32 sec·East Jackson Street
29
Turn right onto East Mc Gaffney Extended
353 ft·6 sec·East Mc Gaffney Extended
30
Continue on East Mc Gaffney Avenue
0.3 mi·32 sec·East Mc Gaffney Avenue
31
Turn right onto TR 223
200 ft·6 sec·Washington Street
32
Turn left onto TR 500
16 ft·0 sec·River Road
33
Arrive at destination
TR 500
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 53.5 miles from West Chester, OH, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 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 24 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 1h 10m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lowellville, 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 107 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from West Chester, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 7 for about 41.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.5 mi from West Chester, OH
· 1h 10m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.1
0
$11.24
$5.14
Efficient EV
26.8
0
$9.36
$4.28
EV Truck/SUV
42.8
0
$14.98
$6.85
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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 18, 2026
Origin
West Chester, OH
Late night
in West Chester on Saturday
Local time
2:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 7 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Lowellville, OH
Late night
in Lowellville on Saturday
Local time
2:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Toronto, OH
54 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
13 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
2h 28m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West Chester, OH to Lowellville, OH covers 107 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 7, Cadiz-Piedmont Road, US 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.5 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 $16.61 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 107 miles you will encounter 20 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 5.1 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 70 miles (SR 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 96.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from West Chester, OH to Lowellville, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Poland 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
