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Trip from Colerain, OH to Bellbrook, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 46m

Distance

193.7 mi

312 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 34m ★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Colerain, OH, OH

Colerain, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Downtown Bellbrook, OH, OH

Bellbrook, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

The drive from Colerain, OH to Bellbrook, OH covers 193.7 miles and takes about 3h 46m 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 $30.06 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

96.8 miles from Colerain, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 193.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 46m drive with frequent turns across 193.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Colerain, OH to Bellbrook, OH is easy. At 3h 46m 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 Bellbrook, 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
I 71

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 Bellbrook, 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

11 mi · 12 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
15

Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 71 South: Cincinnati
16

Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 71 South: Cincinnati
17

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

36 mi · 38 min · South Freeway
18

Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia

0.3 mi · 40 sec · SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia
19

Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35

1.8 mi · 1 min · Old United States Highway 35
20

Merge slight left

19 mi · 21 min
21

Take the exit slight right toward Lower Bellbrook Road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Lower Bellbrook Road
22

Turn right onto Bellbrook Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Bellbrook Avenue
23

Continue on Lower Bellbrook Road

6.0 mi · 8 min · Lower Bellbrook Road
24

At the end of the road, turn right

0.4 mi · 1 min
25

Turn left onto South Main Street

148 ft · 5 sec · South Main Street
26

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 96.8 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 1h 53m 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 43 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 96.8 miles or 1h 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellbrook, 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 193.7 miles and 3h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 96.8 mi from Colerain, OH · 1h 53m into the drive

city in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lancaster, OH

97 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

Bellaire, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lancaster, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.8 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bellbrook, OH

The final approach into Bellbrook, 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 Bellbrook, 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

$30.06 one way

$60.12 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $33.36 $66.73
premium $4.91 $37.44 $74.87
diesel $5.61 $42.77 $85.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.1 0 $20.34 $9.30
Efficient EV 48.4 0 $16.95 $7.75
EV Truck/SUV 77.5 0 $27.12 $12.40

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Colerain, OH

Afternoon in Colerain on Friday

Local time

2:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bellbrook, OH

Afternoon in Bellbrook on Friday

Local time

2:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Lancaster, OH

97 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

19 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 46m 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 Bellbrook, OH covers 193.7 miles and takes about 3h 46m 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 96.8 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 $30.06 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 Bellbrook, OH is easy. At 3h 46m 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 Bellbrook, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Colerain, OH to Bellbrook, 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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