The drive from Colerain, OH to Russell, OH covers 195.4 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Leesburg Avenue, State Route 3 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.6 miles on I 70.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.33 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
97.7 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
105.6 mi
1h 54m
Leesburg Avenue
25.5 mi
38m
State Route 3
12.2 mi
18m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi
12m
Harrisburg Pike
10 mi
14m
South Freeway
6.9 mi
7m
West Main Street
6.4 mi
9m
Barton Road
3.6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 105.6 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Russell, OH.
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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
106 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 108Toward I 270 South, I 270 NorthUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 270 SouthUse the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 SouthUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 270
11 mi·12 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 55Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 71 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 55BToward I 71 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 71
6.9 mi·7 min·South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 94Toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg
19
Turn left onto US 62; SR 3
10.0 mi·14 min·Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62; SR 3
1.1 mi·1 min·East Main Street
21
Turn straight onto US 62; SR 3
1.3 mi·1 min·Columbus-Washington C H Road
22
Continue on US 62; SR 3
12 mi·18 min·State Route 3
23
Continue on US 62; SR 3
0.9 mi·1 min·Columbus Avenue
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 62; SR 3
0.5 mi·41 sec·Columbus Avenue
25
Continue on US 22; US 62; SR 3
0.6 mi·1 min·East Court Street
26
Turn slight left onto US 62
26 mi·38 min·Leesburg Avenue
27
Turn right onto US 50; SR 73; SR 124
6.4 mi·9 min·West Main Street
28
Turn right onto C-6
1.1 mi·2 min·Russell Road
29
Arrive at destination
C-6
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 97.7 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.6 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 43 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.7 miles or 1h 55m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Russell, 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 195.4 miles and 4h 10m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 105.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 115 and 128 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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115 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 270 South, I 270 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 108
Toward I 270 South, I 270 North
7
115.2 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 South
7
115.6 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 270 South
8
127.4 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
128 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 55B
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.33 one way
$60.65 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$33.66
$67.31
premium
$4.91
$37.76
$75.53
diesel
$5.61
$43.14
$86.28
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: 68.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.6
0
$20.52
$9.38
Efficient EV
48.9
0
$17.10
$7.82
EV Truck/SUV
78.2
0
$27.36
$12.51
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 16, 2026
Origin
Colerain, OH
Afternoon
in Colerain on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 16 mph63% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Russell, OH
Afternoon
in Russell on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
30 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 10m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 168.4
Caution: Hopeton Earthworks Closed for Construction Until May 2026
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 161.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
195.4 mi in 4h 10m, mostly highway — 105.6 mi of that is on I 70.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.6 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Leesburg Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 195.4 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 115 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Russell, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Columbus
127.4 mi in|~2h 29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 195.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105.6 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Russell, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 115 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Russell, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
