Origin
Colerain, OH
Evening in Colerain on Thursday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colerain, OH to Etna, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
198.1 mi
319 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Etna, OH
Timo Volz
Trip Overview
The drive from Colerain, OH to Etna, OH covers 198.1 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 7, Front Street, Energy Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.9 miles on SR 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
99.1 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 198.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Colerain, OH to Etna, OH covers 198.1 miles and takes about 4h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18 miles in near SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 198.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles (SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
18 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road
Turn left onto SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road
Navigation decision point
6
101.6 mi into trip
|
~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
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~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.
5
128.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
174.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
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SR 93; SR 279 / Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 93; SR 279 / Front Street
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 Etna, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Pomeroy along the way.
Pomeroy
101.6 mi in
|
~2h
|
via US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 7 | 36.9 mi | 43m |
| Front Street | 23.5 mi | 38m |
| Energy Road | 21.6 mi | 25m |
| Chelsea Street | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| US 35 | 16 mi | 17m |
| 3rd Street | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Ohio Valley Pike | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Corridor D | 10.2 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 36.9 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Etna, 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
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US 50; SR 7; SR 32
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
9.6 mi
·
11 min
26
Continue on SR 7
10 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 7
27
Turn right onto SR 735
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 735
28
Merge onto US 35
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 35
29
Turn left onto SR 279
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 279
30
Turn left onto SR 279
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
SR 279
31
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 279
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
East Main Street
32
Turn right onto SR 279
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Madison Street
33
At end of road, turn left onto SR 93; SR 279
24 mi
·
38 min
·
Front Street
34
Turn left onto CR 4
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Etna-Waterloo Road
35
Arrive at destination
CR 4
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 99.1 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 44 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.1 miles or 1h 57m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Etna, 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.
+
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 198.1 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 SR 7 for about 36.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.1 mi from Colerain, OH · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.1 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Etna, OH
The final approach into Etna, 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 Etna, 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
$30.74 one way
$61.49 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $34.12 | $68.24 |
| premium | $4.91 | $38.29 | $76.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.74 | $87.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
| Efficient EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.73 | $12.68 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Etna, OH
Evening in Etna on Thursday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
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
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Etna, OH covers 198.1 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 7, Front Street, Energy Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.1 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 $30.74 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 198.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles (SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road): Navigation decision point; 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.
On the drive from Colerain, OH to Etna, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Pomeroy along the way.
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