Origin
Colerain, OH
Late night in Colerain on Thursday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colerain, OH to Anderson, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
167 mi
269 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 17m
★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Anderson, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Colerain, OH to Anderson, OH covers 167 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Barton Colerain Road, Barton Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.5 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 28m drive with frequent turns across 167 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barton Colerain Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Colerain, OH to Anderson, OH is easy. At 3h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colerain, OH to Anderson, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Colerain Road | — | — |
| Barton Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| National Road West | — | — |
| I 270 South | — | — |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | — | — |
| US 23 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Barton Colerain Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Anderson, OH.
1
Start on Colerain Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colerain Road
2
Turn left onto Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Barton Colerain Road
3
Turn left onto Barton Road
381 ft
·
12 sec
·
Barton Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Barton Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Barton Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on National Road West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road West
8
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
9
Merge slight left
106 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 270 South, I 270 North
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 270 South
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 South
13
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North: High Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 23 North: High Street
15
Turn left onto South High Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South High Street
16
Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
29 mi
·
38 min
·
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
17
Take the exit slight right toward SR 207: Chillicothe
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
SR 207: Chillicothe
18
Turn right
2.3 mi
·
3 min
19
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
3 min
20
Turn right onto Moundsville Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Moundsville Road
21
Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Valley Road
22
Continue on Veterans Parkway
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Parkway
23
Turn right onto Anderson Station Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Anderson Station Road
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.5 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
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 37 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.5 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Colerain, 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 Colerain, OH
This is one driving day of about 167 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Colerain, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.5 mi from Colerain, OH · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.5 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anderson, OH
The final approach into Anderson, 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 Anderson, 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
$25.92 one way
$51.84 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $28.76 | $57.53 |
| premium | $4.91 | $32.28 | $64.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.87 | $73.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.54 | $8.02 |
| Efficient EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.61 | $6.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.38 | $10.69 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Anderson, OH
Late night in Anderson on Thursday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Geneva, OH
84 mi in
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
20 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
3h 28m 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 Colerain, OH to Anderson, OH covers 167 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barton Colerain Road, Barton Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.5 miles from Colerain, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Colerain, OH to Anderson, OH is easy. At 3h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colerain, OH to Anderson, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colerain, OH to Anderson, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Anderson, OH
More trips to Anderson, OH
Explore more options from Colerain, OH or browse trips ending in Anderson, OH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.
Explore maps for Colerain, OH or Anderson, OH on MapSof.net.