Trip from Colerain, OH to Willard, OH

Drive Time

2h 57m

Distance

136.1 mi

219 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 46m ★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m

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

Eugene Laszczewski

Downtown Willard, OH, OH

Willard, OH

Nathan Marcam

Trip Overview

Spanning 136.1 miles across the Ohio Midwest, this trip connects Colerain to Willard in approximately 2 hours and 57 minutes. It is a straightforward journey that fits perfectly into a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of about $20, it is an accessible route for a quick weekend getaway or a necessary transit. You will spend your time navigating a mix of US 250, Cadiz-Dennison Road, and US 224 as you transition through the heart of the state. Because the drive is under three hours, it offers plenty of flexibility, allowing you to depart at your leisure without feeling rushed to reach your destination before dark.

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

68 miles from Colerain, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience as you balance highway speeds with more localized travel. About 50% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a nice contrast to the slower, more deliberate pace of the secondary roads. You should prepare for a consistent flow, with your longest uninterrupted stretch being 47 miles on US 250. This creates a varied rhythm behind the wheel, where you can settle into a steady cruising speed before navigating the tighter segments of the route. It is a practical drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate-focused trip, keeping you engaged with the changing landscape as you move toward Willard.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 250 is the longest continuous segment at about 47 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 17.8 miles (US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road): Navigation decision point; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

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17.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road

Turn right onto US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road

Navigation decision point

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40.2 mi into trip | ~58m in | 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,...
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40.5 mi into trip | ~59m in | US 250; SR 800 / Water Street

Turn right onto US 250; SR 800 / Water Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
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56.4 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | US 250

Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

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 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
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88 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | US 250

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Colerain, OH and Willard, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.

New Philadelphia

40.2 mi in | ~58m | via US 250; SR 800

Massillon

56.4 mi in | ~1h 16m | via US 250

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 250 47 mi 56m
Cadiz-Dennison Road 21.4 mi 30m
US 224 16.1 mi 21m
Water Street 15.9 mi 17m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road 8.3 mi 12m
Pleasant Grove Road 4.9 mi 7m
United States Highway 250 3.7 mi 5m
West Lincoln Way 3.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 250 — 47 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 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 · US 250; SR 800
8

Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
9

Turn right onto US 250; SR 800

16 mi · 17 min · Water Street
Use the none lane.
10

Take the exit onto US 250

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250
Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto US 250

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Wooster Avenue
12

Turn left onto US 250

22 mi · 25 min · US 250
13

Keep slight left at fork onto Dover Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dover Road
14

Continue on SR 302

1.0 mi · 1 min · Madison Avenue
15

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
16

Merge onto US 30; US 250; SR 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way
17

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

15 mi · 18 min · US 250
Use the none lane.
18

Continue on US 250

1.4 mi · 2 min · US 250
Use the none lane.
19

Turn right onto US 42; US 250

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 42; US 250
20

Turn left onto US 250

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 250
21

Enter roundabout onto US 250; SR 60

68 ft · 0 sec · North Cottage Street
22

Continue on US 250; SR 60

0.5 mi · 34 sec · North Cottage Street
23

Continue on US 250; SR 60

3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250
24

Continue on US 250; SR 60

2.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
25

Turn straight onto US 250

4.7 mi · 5 min · US 250
26

Turn left onto US 224

16 mi · 21 min · US 224
27

Continue on SR 99

0.8 mi · 1 min · Conwell Avenue
28

Turn left onto SR 103

0.5 mi · 58 sec · East Tiffin Street
29

Arrive at destination

SR 103

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your schedule without needing to stress over a rigid itinerary. Budgeting for one planned stop is a smart way to break up the nearly three-hour duration and keep your energy levels high. Keep in mind that while the route is manageable, the mix of road types means you should stay alert for shifting speed limits as you move between US 250 and US 224. To ensure a smooth experience, make sure your vehicle is prepared for the steady 136.1-mile haul before you head out. Prioritize your single stop around the midpoint of the journey to maximize your comfort behind the wheel.

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 68 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68 miles or 1h 30m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willard, 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 136.1 miles and 2h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 US 250 for about 47 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68 mi from Colerain, OH · 1h 30m into the drive

Downtown Mechanicsburg, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mechanicsburg, PA

68 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

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mechanicsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Willard, OH

The final approach into Willard, 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 Willard, 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

$20.36 one way

$40.71 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $22.73 $45.46
premium $4.79 $25.67 $51.33
diesel $5.64 $30.24 $60.47

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: 47.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.8 0 $14.29 $6.53
Efficient EV 34 0 $11.91 $5.44
EV Truck/SUV 54.4 0 $19.05 $8.71

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Colerain, OH

Evening in Colerain on Sunday

Local time

8:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Willard, OH

Evening in Willard on Sunday

Local time

8:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

60°F

Mechanicsburg, PA

68 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 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 Willard, OH covers 136.1 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 250, Cadiz-Dennison Road, US 224. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68 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 $20.36 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 136.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 17.8 miles (US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road): Navigation decision point; 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.
Between Colerain, OH and Willard, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.

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