Origin
Colerain, OH
Night in Colerain on Friday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Valley, OH
Sergio Zhukov
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 .
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.
Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 66.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto C-17 / Hanover Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 646 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto 2nd Street Southeast
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto SR 332 / South Lisbon Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto SR 9; SR 39; SR 43 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Valley, OH.
Start on US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Turn slight right onto US 250; SR 9
Continue on US 250; SR 9
Turn left onto C-17
Continue on C-17
Turn straight onto SR 646
Turn straight onto SR 646
Turn right onto SR 646
Continue on SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Turn right onto SR 332
Continue on SR 332
Continue on SR 332
At end of road, turn right onto 2nd Street Southeast
Turn left onto SR 332
At end of road, turn left onto SR 9; SR 39; SR 43
Turn right onto SR 9
Continue on SR 9
Turn left onto CR 10
Continue on Lippincott Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 30
Turn left onto Lynchburg Road
Turn straight onto CR 402
Turn right onto CR 400
Turn left onto CR 405
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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 66.9 miles and 2h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Colerain, OH · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$10.38 one way
$20.77 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Colerain on Friday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Valley on Friday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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