Origin
Colerain, OH
Morning in Colerain on Friday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colerain, OH to Carlisle, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Carlisle, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Colerain, OH to Carlisle, OH covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Batesville Road, Barnesville Hendrysburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 50.1 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.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 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 3.3 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 40 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 40 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 40 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
21.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SR 800: Barnesville, Dennison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 202
Toward SR 800: Barnesville, Dennison
4
21.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
SR 800 / Hendrysburg Freeport Road
Turn left onto SR 800 / Hendrysburg Freeport Road
Navigation decision point
4
28.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
SR 147 / West Leatherwood Pike
Turn right onto SR 147 / West Leatherwood Pike
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Colerain, OH to Carlisle, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dennison along the way.
Dennison
21.5 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Batesville Road | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| Barnesville Hendrysburg Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Seneca Lake Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| South Leatherwood Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Barton Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Lexington Ridge Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Barton Colerain Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 12.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Carlisle, OH.
1
Start on US 250
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 end of 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 end of road, turn right onto US 40
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on US 40
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road West
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
9
Merge onto I 70
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 70
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 202
Toward SR 800: Barnesville, Dennison
11
Turn left onto SR 800
360 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
12
Continue on SR 800
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
13
Continue on SR 800
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bond Avenue
14
Continue on SR 800
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
15
Turn right onto SR 147
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Leatherwood Pike
16
Continue on SR 147
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Leatherwood Road
17
Continue on SR 147
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Leatherwood Road
18
Continue on SR 147
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Seneca Lake Road
19
Continue on SR 147
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Beaver Street
20
Turn slight left onto SR 513
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Batesville Road
21
Continue on SR 513
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
22
Continue on CR 1
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Lexington Ridge Road
23
Turn straight onto SR 260
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Road Fork Road
24
Arrive at destination
SR 260
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Colerain, OH · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carlisle, OH
The final approach into Carlisle, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.78 one way
$15.55 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.63 | $17.26 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.68 | $19.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Carlisle, OH
Morning in Carlisle on Friday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
1h 24m 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 Carlisle, OH covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Batesville Road, Barnesville Hendrysburg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 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 $7.78 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 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 40 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Colerain, OH to Carlisle, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dennison along the way.
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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