Origin
West Chester, OH
Night in West Chester on Thursday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Chester, OH to Malta, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
78.2 mi
126 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malta, OH
Efrem Efre
Trip Overview
The drive from West Chester, OH to Malta, OH covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McConnelsville Road, I 77, Cadiz Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on McConnelsville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.14 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
39.1 miles from West Chester, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 78.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from West Chester, OH to Malta, OH covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McConnelsville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 24.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 30.2 miles in near I 77.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 42m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.2 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.5 miles (SR 60; SR 78; SR 376 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
30.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
5
77.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
SR 60; SR 78; SR 376 / East Main Street
Turn right onto SR 60; SR 78; SR 376 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
77.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
Front Street
At end of road, turn right onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
78.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th 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 Malta, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Woodsfield along the way.
Woodsfield
52.4 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McConnelsville Road | 24.4 mi | 36m |
| I 77 | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| Cadiz Road | 20.7 mi | 23m |
| SR 342 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Smyrna Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Philadelphia Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McConnelsville Road
— 24.4 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and Malta, 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
Merge onto US 22; SR 800
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
8
Continue on US 22; SR 800
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Cadiz Road
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
10
Merge onto I 77
22 mi
·
23 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 25
Toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 78
24 mi
·
36 min
·
McConnelsville Road
13
Continue on SR 78
249 ft
·
4 sec
·
North 8th Street
14
Continue on SR 78
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
North 7th Street
15
Turn right onto SR 60; SR 78; SR 376
371 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
16
Continue on SR 60; SR 78
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Turn left onto 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
3rd Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Front Street
19
Turn left onto 5th Street
341 ft
·
15 sec
·
5th Street
20
Arrive at destination
5th Street
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 39.1 miles from West Chester, OH, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.1 miles or 48m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Malta, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 78.2 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from West Chester, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on McConnelsville Road for about 24.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.1 mi from West Chester, OH · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from West Chester, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Malta, OH
The final approach into Malta, 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
$12.14 one way
$24.27 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
| premium | $4.91 | $15.11 | $30.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Malta, OH
Night in Malta on Thursday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m 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 Malta, OH covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McConnelsville Road, I 77, Cadiz Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.1 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 $12.14 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 is a straightforward 1h 42m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.2 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.5 miles (SR 60; SR 78; SR 376 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from West Chester, OH to Malta, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Woodsfield along the way.
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