Origin
West Chester, OH
Afternoon in West Chester on Saturday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Chester, OH to Sharon, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sharon, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Chester, OH to Sharon, OH covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, Cadiz Road, SR 342 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| Cadiz Road | 20.7 mi | 23m |
| SR 342 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Smyrna Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| McConnelsville Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Philadelphia Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 22.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester, OH and Sharon, 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
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
McConnelsville Road
13
Arrive at destination
SR 78
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from West Chester, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 52.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 342 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 342 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road
Merge onto US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
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
4
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
SR 78 / McConnelsville Road
Turn right onto SR 78 / McConnelsville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.49 one way
$16.98 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Sharon, OH
Afternoon in Sharon on Saturday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Antrim, OH
27 mi in
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
22 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 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
54.7 mi in 1h 6m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 77.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 5.1 miles in near SR 342 / Main Street.
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 6m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.2 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 54.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.2 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sharon, OH before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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