Origin
Carrollton, OH
Morning in Carrollton on Saturday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrollton, OH to Colerain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carrollton, OH
Derwin Edwards
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Carrollton, OH to Colerain, OH is 43.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via Scio Road Southwest, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Ohio, offering a straightforward journey without major highway travel. Its profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll likely experience a more intimate connection with the landscape rather than a high-speed transit. Consider this route if you're looking for a short, uncomplicated trip that focuses on local roads and avoids the interstate, perfect for a relaxed day of driving.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, indicating you'll be navigating primarily through smaller roads. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a turn is 10.7 miles on Scio Road Southwest. Expect a driving experience that requires consistent attention to navigation and road conditions, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The journey will likely involve frequent adjustments as you follow local routes like Scio Road Southwest, Cadiz-Harrisville Road, and Cadiz-Jewett Road, offering a varied driving feel throughout its 43.1 miles.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Scio Road Southwest is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 9 / North Lisbon Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 9 / North Lisbon Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 39; SR 43 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (2nd Street Southwest): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 9 / North Lisbon Street
Turn left onto SR 9 / North Lisbon Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 39; SR 43 / West Main Street
Turn right onto SR 39; SR 43 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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2nd Street Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 332 / South Lisbon Street
Turn right onto SR 332 / South Lisbon Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
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SR 151 / Scio Bowerstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 151 / Scio Bowerstown Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Scio Road Southwest | 10.7 mi | 18m |
| Cadiz-Harrisville Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Cadiz-Jewett Road | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Hanover Ridge Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| West Market Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Scio-Carrollton Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Colerain Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Scio Road Southwest
— 10.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on this road
112 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 9
171 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Lisbon Street
3
Turn right onto SR 39; SR 43
51 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto SR 332
332 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Lisbon Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest
49 ft
·
4 sec
·
2nd Street Southwest
6
Turn right onto SR 332
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Lisbon Street
7
Continue on SR 332
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Scio Road Southwest
8
Continue on SR 332
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Scio-Carrollton Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto SR 151
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Scio Bowerstown Road
10
Continue on SR 151
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on SR 646
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto SR 646
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East College Street
13
Continue on SR 646
522 ft
·
10 sec
·
Tappan-Scio Road
14
Keep slight left at fork onto C-17
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Hanover Ridge Road
15
Turn right onto SR 9
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Cadiz-Jewett Road
16
Continue on US 250; SR 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
17
Continue on US 250; SR 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Market Street
18
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
19
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
20
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Colerain Road
21
Arrive at destination
US 250
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Carrollton, OH · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Carrollton, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.69 one way
$13.38 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Morning in Colerain on Saturday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 8m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carrollton, OH to Colerain, OH covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Scio Road Southwest, Cadiz-Harrisville Road, Cadiz-Jewett Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 miles from Carrollton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.69 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 9 / North Lisbon Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 39; SR 43 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (2nd Street Southwest): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Carrollton, OH to Colerain, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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