Origin
Colerain, OH
Late night in Colerain on Thursday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colerain, OH to University Heights, OH
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
126.9 mi
204 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
University Heights, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colerain, OH to University Heights, OH covers 126.9 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Water Street, Cadiz-Dennison Road, Cadiz-Harrisville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.3 miles on Water Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.69 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
63.5 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 126.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Water Street is the longest continuous segment at about 70.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 40.2 miles in near US 250; SR 800.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 126.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40.2 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.5 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 119.3 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
40.2 mi into trip
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~58m in
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US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville,...
6
40.5 mi into trip
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~59m in
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US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
119.3 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
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I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
8
120.8 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward SR 8, SR 43: Northfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25C
Toward SR 8, SR 43: Northfield Road
6
124.3 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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SR 8; CR 4 / Warrensville Center Road
Turn right onto SR 8; CR 4 / Warrensville Center Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Colerain, OH and University Heights, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Cleveland.
New Philadelphia
40.2 mi in
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~58m
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via US 250; SR 800
Cleveland
119.3 mi in
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~2h 31m
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via I 480
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Water Street | 70.3 mi | 1h 21m |
| Cadiz-Dennison Road | 21.4 mi | 30m |
| Cadiz-Harrisville Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| I 271 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Pleasant Grove Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Northfield Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Warrensville Center Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| East Market Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— 70.3 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and University Heights, OH.
1
Start on US 250
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Colerain Road
2
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
7 min
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Pleasant Grove Road
3
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi
·
12 min
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Cadiz-Harrisville Road
4
Continue on US 250
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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East Market Street
5
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deersville Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 250
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Cadiz-Dennison Road
7
Continue on US 250; SR 800
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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US 250; SR 800
8
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
9
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
70 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Water Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 17
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
11
Merge onto I 271
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 271
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 25C
Toward SR 8, SR 43: Northfield Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto SR 43
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Aurora Road
15
Turn right onto SR 8; SR 43
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Northfield Road
Use the right lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 8
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northfield Road
17
Continue on SR 8
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Northfield Road
18
Turn right onto SR 8; CR 4
2.6 mi
·
6 min
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Warrensville Center Road
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto Silsby Road
301 ft
·
13 sec
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Silsby Road
20
Arrive at destination
Silsby Road
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.5 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.3 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 28 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.5 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near University Heights, 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 126.9 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 Water Street for about 70.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.5 mi from Colerain, OH · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.5 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Water Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.3 miles.
Arriving in University Heights, OH
The final approach into University Heights, 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 University Heights, 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
$19.69 one way
$39.39 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
| premium | $4.91 | $24.53 | $49.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.32 | $6.09 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $5.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.77 | $8.12 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
University Heights, OH
Late night in University Heights on Thursday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Dover, OH
63 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
20 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
2h 46m 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 University Heights, OH covers 126.9 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Water Street, Cadiz-Dennison Road, Cadiz-Harrisville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.5 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 $19.69 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 126.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.2 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.5 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 119.3 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Colerain, OH and University Heights, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Cleveland.
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