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Trip from West Chester, OH to New Richmond, OH

Drive Time

4h 28m

Distance

227.3 mi

366 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 15m ★
6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 20m

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

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Downtown New Richmond, OH, OH

New Richmond, OH

Eric Prouzet

Trip Overview

The drive from West Chester, OH to New Richmond, OH covers 227.3 miles and takes about 4h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Freeway, I 70, Cadiz Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.1 miles on South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.00 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

113.7 miles from West Chester, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 28m highway drive covering 227.3 miles, with most of the trip on South Freeway and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.1 miles on South Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 84.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Freeway and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 101.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 227.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 101.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

8
101.7 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward I 270 South, I 270 North

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 108 Toward I 270 South, I 270 North
7
101.9 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 270 South
8
114.1 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

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 55 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
114.7 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 71 South: Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 55B Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
8
216 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in

Take the exit toward SR 125: Beechmont Avenue, Amelia

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 65 Toward SR 125: Beechmont Avenue, Amelia

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from West Chester, OH to New Richmond, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.

Columbus

114.1 mi in | ~2h 14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Freeway 84.1 mi 1h 32m
I 70 66.5 mi 1h 12m
Cadiz Road 21.6 mi 24m
Circle Freeway 16.3 mi 18m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway 10.9 mi 12m
Kellogg Road 6.5 mi 9m
SR 342 5 mi 8m
Eight Mile Road 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: South Freeway — 84.1 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and New Richmond, 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

22 mi · 24 min · Cadiz Road
9

Continue on US 22

1.2 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue
10

Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
11

Turn slight left onto US 22; US 40

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue
12

Turn right onto US 22; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · John Glenn Highway
13

Turn left onto SR 723

0.3 mi · 25 sec · SR 723
14

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
15

Merge onto I 70

66 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 108 Toward I 270 South, I 270 North Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 270 South Use the slight left lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 270 South Use the right lane.
19

Merge onto I 270

11 mi · 12 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight lane.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 55 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 55B Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Merge onto I 71

84 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 17A Toward I 275 East Use the slight right lane.
25

Merge onto I 275

16 mi · 18 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 65 Toward SR 125: Beechmont Avenue, Amelia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Turn right onto SR 125

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ohio Pike
Use the left / right lanes.
28

Continue on SR 125

0.5 mi · 1 min · Beechmont Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29

Turn left onto Eight Mile Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Eight Mile Road
Use the left lane.
30

At end of road, turn left onto US 52

6.5 mi · 9 min · Kellogg Road
31

Turn right onto Walnut Street

325 ft · 19 sec · Walnut Street
32

Turn left onto Center Street

390 ft · 17 sec · Center Street
33

Continue on Hamilton Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Hamilton Street
34

Turn right onto Plenty Street

473 ft · 20 sec · Plenty Street
35

Turn slight right onto Western Avenue

88 ft · 3 sec · Western Avenue
36

Arrive at destination

Western Avenue

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 113.7 miles from West Chester, OH, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.1 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 113.7 miles or 2h 14m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Richmond, 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 227.3 miles and 4h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 South Freeway for about 84.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 113.7 mi from West Chester, OH · 2h 14m into the drive

Downtown Columbus, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

114 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

Columbus, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.7 miles from West Chester, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before South Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.1 miles.

Arriving in New Richmond, OH

The final approach into New Richmond, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Richmond, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 164.6
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 172.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.00 one way

$67.99 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $37.96 $75.92
premium $4.79 $42.86 $85.73
diesel $5.64 $50.50 $101.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Menards Columbus 3280 (Columbus, OH)

Columbus, OH

Electrify America

12 DCFC

Reynoldsburg, OH Rechargery - Brice Rd

Reynoldsburg, OH

IONNA

12 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Cambridge, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Cambridge, OH Rechargery Relay - Southgate Rd

Cambridge, OH

IONNA

8 DCFC

TA, Lancaster Rd, Hebron, OH

Hebron, OH

BP_PULSE

8 DCFC

Obetz, OH Rechargery @ Sheetz - Alum Creek Dr

Obetz, OH

IONNA

8 DCFC

Dutro Ford

Zanesville, OH

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

Walmart 3262 (Cambridge, OH)

Cambridge, OH

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 13 Blink Network: 4 IONNA: 3 Electrify America: 2 FCN: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Tesla: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 EV Connect: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.2 0 $23.87 $10.91
Efficient EV 56.8 0 $19.89 $9.09
EV Truck/SUV 90.9 1 $31.82 $14.55

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

West Chester, OH

Morning in West Chester on Monday

Local time

6:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Richmond, OH

Morning in New Richmond on Monday

Local time

6:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

3 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

4h 28m 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 New Richmond, OH covers 227.3 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Freeway, I 70, Cadiz Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.7 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 $34.00 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 is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 227.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 101.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from West Chester, OH to New Richmond, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.

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