Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
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2h 9m
Distance
92.5 mi
149 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, OH
Eugene Laszczewski
Barberton, OH
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The drive from Colerain, OH to Barberton, OH covers 92.5 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 21, Cadiz-Dennison Road, Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.9 miles on SR 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.83 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
The drive from Colerain, OH to Barberton, OH covers 92.5 miles and takes about 2h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.5 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: at 17.8 miles (US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.2 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.4 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Barberton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Between Colerain, OH and Barberton, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
New Philadelphia
Massillon
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 21 | 28.9 mi | 39m |
| Cadiz-Dennison Road | 21.4 mi | 30m |
| Water Street | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Cadiz-Harrisville Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Pleasant Grove Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| South Wooster Avenue | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Wooster Road West | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| East Market Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Barberton, OH.
Start on Colerain Road
Continue on Pleasant Grove Road
Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road
Continue on East Market Street
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
Turn right onto Water Street
Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Barberton
Turn straight onto Wooster Road West
Continue on Wooster Road North
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 1h 5m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barberton, OH than in the middle of the route.
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 92.5 miles and 2h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.3 mi from Colerain, OH · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Barberton, 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 Barberton, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Regular Gas
$13.83 one way
$27.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| premium | $4.79 | $17.44 | $34.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.71 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.95 | $5.92 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Colerain on Monday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Barberton on Monday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
46 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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