Origin
Colerain, OH
Morning in Colerain on Friday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Colerain, OH to Athens, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
133.8 mi
215 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Athens, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colerain, OH to Athens, OH covers 133.8 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Energy Road, US 50, Chelsea Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on Energy Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.77 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
66.9 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 133.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 133.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Energy Road is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 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 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 101.6 miles in near US 50.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 133.8 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 101.6 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.2 miles (US 50; SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.1 miles (US 50; SR 32): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
101.6 mi into trip
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~2h in
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US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athe...
5
102.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
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US 50; SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7
Merge onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
113.1 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
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US 50; SR 32
Take the exit onto US 50; SR 32 toward US 50 West, SR 32 West: Athens, Chillicothe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 50 West, SR 32 West: Athens, Chillico...
5
132.6 mi into trip
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~2h 39m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
132.9 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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North 1804 Way
Enter roundabout onto North 1804 Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Colerain, OH and Athens, OH, road signs point toward Pomeroy and Chillicothe.
Pomeroy
101.6 mi in
|
~2h
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via US 50
Chillicothe
113.1 mi in
|
~2h 15m
|
via US 50; SR 32
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Road | 21.6 mi | 25m |
| US 50 | 20 mi | 25m |
| Chelsea Street | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| 3rd Street | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Ohio Valley Pike | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| SR 7 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Corridor D | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Emerson Avenue | 5.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Energy Road
— 21.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Athens, OH.
1
Start on US 250
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Colerain Road
2
Continue on US 250
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunset Heights Road
3
Continue on US 250
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cadiz Pike
4
Turn right onto US 250
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Lincoln Avenue
5
Take the ramp onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
SR 767; SR 7 Alt
6
Merge onto SR 7
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Ohio Valley Pike
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
8
Turn left onto SR 872
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ferry Landing Road
9
Continue on WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
WV 2 Spur
10
Turn right onto WV 2
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Avenue
11
Continue on WV 2
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Energy Road
12
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
13
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
14
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
15
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North 4th Avenue
16
Turn left onto WV 2
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elizabeth Street
17
Turn right onto WV 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Chelsea Street
18
Continue on WV 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
3rd Street
19
Continue on WV 2
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
20
Take the exit onto WV 2
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
WV 2
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
22
Turn right onto US 50
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Corridor D
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
24
Merge onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 50; SR 7; SR 32
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit onto US 50; SR 32
19 mi
·
24 min
·
US 50; SR 32
Toward US 50 West, SR 32 West: Athens, Chillicothe
Use the slight right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
27
Enter roundabout
8 ft
·
0 sec
28
Continue
220 ft
·
9 sec
29
Turn straight onto Stimson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stimson Avenue
30
Enter roundabout onto North 1804 Way
196 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 1804 Way
31
Continue on North 1804 Way
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North 1804 Way
32
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
33
Turn left onto North College Street
462 ft
·
20 sec
·
North College Street
34
Turn right onto East Washington Street
420 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Washington Street
35
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.9 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 29 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.9 miles or 1h 20m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Athens, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Colerain, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 133.8 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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.
The longest stretch is on Energy Road for about 21.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.9 mi from Colerain, OH · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.9 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Athens, OH
The final approach into Athens, 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 Athens, 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
$20.77 one way
$41.53 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $23.05 | $46.09 |
| premium | $4.91 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.05 | $6.42 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.71 | $5.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.73 | $8.56 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Athens, OH
Morning in Athens on Friday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
22 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
2h 43m 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 Athens, OH covers 133.8 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Energy Road, US 50, Chelsea Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.9 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 $20.77 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.8 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 101.6 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.2 miles (US 50; SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.1 miles (US 50; SR 32): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Colerain, OH and Athens, OH, road signs point toward Pomeroy and Chillicothe.
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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