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Trip from Colerain, OH to Valley, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

66.9 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Colerain, OH, OH

Colerain, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Downtown Valley, OH, OH

Valley, OH

Sergio Zhukov

Trip Overview

The drive from Colerain, OH to Valley, OH covers 66.9 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Scio Road Southwest, Kensington Road Northeast, Cadiz-Harrisville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on Scio Road Southwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.38 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.

Midpoint

33.4 miles from Colerain, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 66.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Scio Road Southwest is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 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 23.7 miles in near C-17 / Hanover Ridge Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 23.7 miles (C-17 / Hanover Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (SR 646 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 43 miles (2nd Street Southeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
23.7 mi into trip | ~35m in | C-17 / Hanover Ridge Road

Turn left onto C-17 / Hanover Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

4
28.6 mi into trip | ~42m in | SR 646 / Main Street

Turn right onto SR 646 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
43 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | 2nd Street Southeast

At end of road, turn right onto 2nd Street Southeast

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
43 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | SR 332 / South Lisbon Street

Turn left onto SR 332 / South Lisbon Street

Navigation decision point

5
43.1 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | SR 9; SR 39; SR 43 / East Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 9; SR 39; SR 43 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Scio Road Southwest 10.7 mi 18m
Kensington Road Northeast 8.8 mi 15m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road 8.3 mi 12m
Cadiz-Jewett Road 6.1 mi 8m
Rochester Road 5.1 mi 12m
Pleasant Grove Road 4.9 mi 7m
Hanover Ridge Road 4.6 mi 6m
Andora Road Northeast 3 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Scio Road Southwest — 10.7 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Valley, OH.

1

Start on US 250

1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road
2

Continue on US 250

4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road
3

Continue on US 250

8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
4

Continue on US 250

2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
5

Turn slight right onto US 250; SR 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
6

Continue on US 250; SR 9

6.1 mi · 8 min · Cadiz-Jewett Road
7

Turn left onto C-17

2.8 mi · 3 min · Hanover Ridge Road
8

Continue on C-17

1.8 mi · 2 min · Hanover Ridge Road
9

Turn straight onto SR 646

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Tappan-Scio Road
10

Turn straight onto SR 646

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East College Street
11

Turn right onto SR 646

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Main Street
12

Continue on SR 151

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
13

Continue on SR 151

0.9 mi · 1 min · Scio Bowerstown Road
14

Turn right onto SR 332

1.8 mi · 3 min · Scio-Carrollton Road
15

Continue on SR 332

11 mi · 18 min · Scio Road Southwest
16

Continue on SR 332

0.3 mi · 34 sec · South Lisbon Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto 2nd Street Southeast

54 ft · 8 sec · 2nd Street Southeast
18

Turn left onto SR 332

332 ft · 11 sec · South Lisbon Street
19

At end of road, turn left onto SR 9; SR 39; SR 43

50 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street
20

Turn right onto SR 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Lisbon Street
21

Continue on SR 9

8.8 mi · 15 min · Kensington Road Northeast
22

Turn left onto CR 10

3.0 mi · 7 min · Andora Road Northeast
23

Continue on Lippincott Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lippincott Road
24

At end of road, turn right onto US 30

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 30
25

Turn left onto Lynchburg Road

2.1 mi · 8 min · Lynchburg Road
26

Turn straight onto CR 402

5.1 mi · 12 min · Rochester Road
27

Turn right onto CR 400

2.6 mi · 6 min · Georgetown Road
28

Turn left onto CR 405

142 ft · 3 sec · Valley Road
29

Arrive at destination

CR 405

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.4 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.7 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 15 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.4 miles or 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Valley, 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 66.9 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Colerain, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Scio Road Southwest for about 10.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.4 mi from Colerain, OH · 50m into the drive

Downtown Cadiz, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cadiz, OH

33 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

Cadiz, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carrollton, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Valley, OH

The final approach into Valley, 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 Valley, 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

$10.38 one way

$20.77 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $11.52 $23.05
premium $4.91 $12.93 $25.86
diesel $5.61 $14.77 $29.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.1 0 $7.02 $3.21
Efficient EV 16.7 0 $5.85 $2.68
EV Truck/SUV 26.8 0 $9.37 $4.28

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Colerain, OH

Night in Colerain on Friday

Local time

10:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Valley, OH

Night in Valley on Friday

Local time

10:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Cadiz, OH

33 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

4 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 2m 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 Valley, OH covers 66.9 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Scio Road Southwest, Kensington Road Northeast, Cadiz-Harrisville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.4 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 $10.38 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 2h 2m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 23.7 miles (C-17 / Hanover Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (SR 646 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 43 miles (2nd Street Southeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

The route from Colerain, OH to Valley, 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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