Origin
Canaan, OH
Afternoon in Canaan on Friday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Canaan, OH to Colerain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
96.7 mi
156 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canaan, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Canaan, OH to Colerain, OH is 96.7 miles and takes about 2h 5m via US 250, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest to Midwest journey covers 96.7 miles and should take under 3 hours of driving time, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes US 250, offering a straightforward path through Ohio. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, this drive is quite budget-friendly. Consider this a simple, direct connection between two points in Ohio, ideal for when you need to get from A to B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.3 miles from Canaan, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 96.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive presents a mixed bag of road types, with approximately 50% of the journey on highway. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US 250, including a continuous stretch of 42.6 miles. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more winding, local road sections as you navigate through Ohio. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting you'll experience varied road conditions and speeds throughout the 2h 5m trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 250 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.6 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 1.1 miles in near CR 6 / Friendsville Road.
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 2h 5m 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 1.1 miles (CR 6 / Friendsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (SR 83 / Dix Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 6 / Friendsville Road
Turn left onto CR 6 / Friendsville Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.3 mi into trip
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~11m in
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SR 83 / Dix Expressway
Turn left onto SR 83 / Dix Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
39.3 mi into trip
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~47m in
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US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
55.7 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, N...
6
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
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US 250; SR 800
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Denniso...
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 Canaan, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
Newcomerstown
55.7 mi in
|
~1h 5m
|
via US 250; SR 800
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 250 | 42.6 mi | 54m |
| Dover Road | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| Cadiz-Harrisville Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| West Main Street | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Friendsville Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Sandusky Drive Southwest | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Dix Expressway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| West Market Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 42.6 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on SR 604
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Easton Road
2
Turn left onto CR 6
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Friendsville Road
3
Enter roundabout onto CR 6
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Friendsville Road
4
Continue on CR 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Friendsville Road
5
Turn left onto SR 83
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Dix Expressway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on SR 83
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
7
Continue on US 250
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on US 250
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
9
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on US 250
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
11
Continue on US 250
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
12
Continue on US 250
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
14
Turn right onto US 250
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 250
15
Take the exit onto US 250
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 250
17
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 250; SR 800
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
19
Turn left onto US 250
21 mi
·
30 min
·
US 250
20
Turn left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deersville Avenue
21
Continue on US 250; SR 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Market Street
22
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
23
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
24
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Colerain Road
25
Arrive at destination
US 250
Trip Plan
Given the short 2h 5m duration and 96.7-mile distance, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can afford to leave later in the morning, perhaps after a leisurely breakfast. The longest stretch without a major road change is 42.6 miles on US 250, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, though with a low estimated cost of $15, you likely won't need to worry much. Keep an eye out for changes in the road profile as you transition between highway and local roads, which is a key characteristic of this route.
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 48.3 miles from Canaan, OH, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 57m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colerain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Canaan, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Canaan, OH
This is one driving day of about 96.7 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Canaan, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 250 for about 42.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.3 mi from Canaan, OH · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Canaan, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colerain, OH
The final approach into Colerain, 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 Colerain, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.01 one way
$30.02 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $16.66 | $33.31 |
| premium | $4.91 | $18.69 | $37.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.54 | $6.19 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Colerain, OH
Afternoon in Colerain on Friday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 6 mph
0% chance
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
28 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
2h 5m 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 Canaan, OH to Colerain, OH covers 96.7 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 250, Dover Road, Cadiz-Harrisville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.3 miles from Canaan, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.01 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 2h 5m 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 1.1 miles (CR 6 / Friendsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (SR 83 / Dix Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Canaan, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
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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