Trip from Colerain, OH to Belpre, OH

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

96.3 mi

155 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

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

Eugene Laszczewski

Downtown Belpre, OH, OH

Belpre, OH

Wolrider YURTSEVEN

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Colerain to Belpre, expect a straightforward journey covering 96.3 miles across Ohio. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Energy Road, Chelsea Street, and 3rd Street to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, it is a budget-friendly option for those moving through the Midwest. Because the route is direct and efficient, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in a single push without needing scheduled stops.

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

48.2 miles from Colerain, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is defined by its turn-heavy local feel rather than a fast-paced interstate experience. With only 6% of the journey spent on highways, you should prepare for a more hands-on, technical driving experience on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 21.6 miles along Energy Road, which serves as the primary backbone of your trip. You will find that the road's personality favors consistency over speed, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various local streets. It is a practical route for drivers who prefer navigating regional paths over the monotony of major highway systems.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18 miles in near SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles (SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (WV 2 / Lafayette Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 91 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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18 mi into trip | ~22m in | SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road

Turn left onto SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road

Navigation decision point

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18.9 mi into trip | ~24m in | WV 2 / Lafayette Avenue

Turn right onto WV 2 / Lafayette Avenue

Navigation decision point

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91 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
5
94.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | WV 14

Turn right onto WV 14

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
96.3 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Energy Road 21.6 mi 25m
Chelsea Street 16.8 mi 19m
3rd Street 13.7 mi 15m
Ohio Valley Pike 11.1 mi 12m
Emerson Avenue 5.1 mi 5m
North 4th Avenue 5 mi 5m
Vine Street 4.3 mi 4m
WV 2 3.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Energy Road — 21.6 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Belpre, 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

3.1 mi · 3 min · Corridor D
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward WV 14: Downtown
24

Turn right onto WV 14

0.7 mi · 1 min · WV 14
Use the straight lane.
25

Continue on Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
26

Continue on SR 618

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Washington Boulevard
27

Turn right onto Maple Street

505 ft · 24 sec · Maple Street
28

Turn right

166 ft · 14 sec
29

Turn right

24 ft · 1 sec
30

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of freedom to choose your departure time based on your personal schedule. Because the drive is under two hours and lacks mandatory stops, you can easily tackle the entire 96.3 miles in one go. Keep your $14 fuel budget in mind, and ensure your vehicle is ready for a route that prioritizes local turns over high-speed cruising. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to stay alert during the transition onto Energy Road, as that 21.6-mile segment represents your best opportunity for steady, uninterrupted progress. Take advantage of the route's simplicity by planning your arrival to coincide with your local commitments in Belpre.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.2 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 58m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.2 miles or 58m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belpre, 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 96.3 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Colerain, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 48.2 mi from Colerain, OH · 58m into the drive

Downtown Newtown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

48 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

Newtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Belpre, OH

The final approach into Belpre, 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 Belpre, 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

$14.40 one way

$28.81 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $16.08 $32.17
premium $4.79 $18.16 $36.32
diesel $5.64 $21.39 $42.79

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: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.9 0 $10.11 $4.62
Efficient EV 24.1 0 $8.43 $3.85
EV Truck/SUV 38.5 0 $13.48 $6.16

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Colerain, OH

Night in Colerain on Sunday

Local time

10:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belpre, OH

Night in Belpre on Sunday

Local time

10:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

74°F

Newtown, PA

48 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

2 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 56m 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 Belpre, OH covers 96.3 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Energy Road, Chelsea Street, 3rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.2 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 $14.40 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 is a straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles (SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (WV 2 / Lafayette Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 91 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Colerain, OH to Belpre, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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