How far is West Chester, OH from Steubenville, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Steubenville, OH is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Harrison County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Steubenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Steubenville.
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Start on the route
5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto High Street
144 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street
2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Turn left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16 mi · 22 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.6 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Steubenville, Lovers Lane
1172 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Lovers Lane
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lovers Lane
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · Sunset Boulevard
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Turn left onto Brady Circle West
94 m · 15 sec · Brady Circle West
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Turn right
123 m · 32 sec
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Turn right
94 m · 26 sec
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chester and Steubenville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
Turn left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Steubenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Steubenville?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cadiz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from West Chester and 24.8 miles from Steubenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Steubenville.
Stop Ideas Near Cadiz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cadiz.
Alliance
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Steubenville. Straight-line distance: 38.59 mi (62.11 km).
#1 West Chester
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,791 |
| Coordinates | 40.2336800, -81.3442800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Steubenville
City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 17,586 |
| Coordinates | 40.3697900, -80.6339600 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steubenville (-80.63396, 40.36979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.38 | $16.77 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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