The drive from West Chester, OH to Macedonia, OH covers 89.1 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Water Street, SR 258, SR 800 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.5 miles on Water Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.83 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
44.6 miles from West Chester, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 89.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 89.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Water Street is the longest continuous segment at about 71.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 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 89.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (SR 258): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.9 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 258
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 258
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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,...
6
16.2 mi into trip|~26m in|US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
88.8 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|SR 82 / East Aurora Road
Turn right onto SR 82 / East Aurora Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Macedonia, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Philadelphia along the way.
New Philadelphia
15.9 mi in|~25m|via US 250; SR 800
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Water Street
71.5 mi
1h 23m
SR 258
7.7 mi
13m
SR 800
7.1 mi
10m
Macedonia Commons Boulevard
0.7 mi
2m
Stillwater Avenue
0.6 mi
<1m
Northfield Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Jewett Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
US 250
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— 71.5 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and Macedonia, 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
72 mi·1 hr 23 min·Water Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on SR 8
0.4 mi·44 sec·Northfield Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Macedonia Commons Boulevard
0.7 mi·2 min·Macedonia Commons Boulevard
14
Turn right onto SR 82
0.3 mi·54 sec·East Aurora Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Valley View Road
97 ft·2 sec·Valley View Road
16
Arrive at destination
Valley View Road
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 44.6 miles from West Chester, OH, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.5 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 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 miles or 59m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macedonia, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Chester, OH
This is one driving day of about 89.1 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from West Chester, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Water Street for about 71.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.6 mi from West Chester, OH
· 59m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.83 one way
$27.66 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$15.35
$30.69
premium
$4.91
$17.22
$34.44
diesel
$5.61
$19.67
$39.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.7
0
$9.36
$4.28
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.80
$3.56
EV Truck/SUV
35.6
0
$12.47
$5.70
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
West Chester, OH
Evening
in West Chester on Friday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macedonia, OH
Evening
in Macedonia on Friday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
Canton, OH
45 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
20 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 53m 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 Macedonia, OH covers 89.1 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Water Street, SR 258, SR 800. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.6 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 $13.83 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 89.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (SR 258): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.9 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from West Chester, OH to Macedonia, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Philadelphia along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
