Origin
Colerain, OH
Morning in Colerain on Saturday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colerain, OH to Hillsboro, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
187.9 mi
302 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
★
6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Hillsboro, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colerain, OH to Hillsboro, OH covers 187.9 miles and takes about 3h 57m 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 $29.16 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
94 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 187.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m 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 57m drive with frequent turns across 187.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 Hillsboro, OH is easy. At 3h 57m 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 Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro, 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
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg
19
Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
20
Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
21
Turn straight onto Columbus-Washington C H Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbus-Washington C H Road
22
Continue on State Route 3
12 mi
·
18 min
·
State Route 3
23
Continue on Columbus Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbus Avenue
24
Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Avenue
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Columbus Avenue
25
Continue on East Court Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Court Street
26
Turn slight left onto Leesburg Avenue
26 mi
·
38 min
·
Leesburg Avenue
27
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 94 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 1h 58m 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 41 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94 miles or 1h 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 3h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillsboro, 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.
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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 187.9 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 94 mi from Colerain, OH · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hillsboro, OH
The final approach into Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro, 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
$29.16 one way
$58.32 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $32.36 | $64.73 |
| premium | $4.91 | $36.32 | $72.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.49 | $82.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.73 | $9.02 |
| Efficient EV | 47 | 0 | $16.44 | $7.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.31 | $12.03 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Hillsboro, OH
Morning in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
7:46 AM
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
3h 57m 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 Hillsboro, OH covers 187.9 miles and takes about 3h 57m 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 94 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 $29.16 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 Hillsboro, OH is easy. At 3h 57m 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 Hillsboro, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colerain, OH to Hillsboro, 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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