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Trip from West Chester, OH to Smithfield, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

40.5 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m

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

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Downtown Smithfield, OH, OH

Smithfield, OH

Niki Clark

Trip Overview

The drive from West Chester, OH to Smithfield, OH covers 40.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cadiz-Piedmont Road, Hopedale-Smithfield Road, Cadiz-Steubenville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on Cadiz-Piedmont Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 40.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 40.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cadiz-Piedmont Road is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 1m drive. You will face about 10 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 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.8 miles (SR 151 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

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 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road

Turn left onto US 22 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road

Navigation decision point

5
31.8 mi into trip | ~45m in | SR 151 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 151 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
40.5 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | Tanner Street

Turn right onto Tanner Street

Navigation decision point

5
40.5 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cadiz-Piedmont Road 16 mi 21m
Hopedale-Smithfield Road 7.9 mi 13m
Cadiz-Steubenville Road 6.7 mi 8m
SR 342 5 mi 8m
Smyrna Road 2.8 mi 4m
Miller Street 0.6 mi 1m
South Philadelphia Street 0.5 mi <1m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Cadiz-Piedmont Road — 16 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

6.7 mi · 8 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road
9

Take the exit onto SR 151

0.3 mi · 40 sec · SR 151
10

Turn right onto SR 151

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Miller Street
11

At end of road, turn right onto SR 151

237 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
12

Turn slight left onto SR 151

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Miller Street
13

Continue on SR 151

7.9 mi · 13 min · Hopedale-Smithfield Road
14

Turn right onto SR 152

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Main Street
15

Turn right onto Tanner Street

68 ft · 8 sec · Tanner Street
16

Turn left

88 ft · 6 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.3 mi from West Chester, OH · 30m into the drive

Downtown Cadiz, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cadiz, OH

20 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

Wintersville, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cadiz, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from West Chester, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Smithfield, OH

The final approach into Smithfield, 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

$6.29 one way

$12.57 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $6.98 $13.95
premium $4.91 $7.83 $15.65
diesel $5.61 $8.94 $17.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.25 $1.94
Efficient EV 10.1 0 $3.54 $1.62
EV Truck/SUV 16.2 0 $5.67 $2.59

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 16, 2026

Origin

West Chester, OH

Night in West Chester on Thursday

Local time

10:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

W 3 to 7 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Smithfield, OH

Night in Smithfield on Thursday

Local time

10:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Cadiz, OH

20 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

7 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 1m 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 Smithfield, OH covers 40.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cadiz-Piedmont Road, Hopedale-Smithfield Road, Cadiz-Steubenville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 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 $6.29 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 1m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 22 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.8 miles (SR 151 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Chester, OH to Smithfield, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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