Origin
Hicksville, OH
Morning in Hicksville on Wednesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hicksville, OH to Colerain, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
265 mi
427 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 15m
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6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hicksville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This 265-mile journey from Hicksville, OH to Colerain, OH is a solid day trip, estimated to take around 5 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. You'll spend about 43% of your time on highways, with the majority of the drive following historic Lincoln Highway and US 30, then transitioning to US 250. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $41, and with one recommended stop, it's a manageable drive for a single day. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travels.
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
132.5 miles from Hicksville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a 43% highway share contributing to a balanced pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 84.3 miles along the Lincoln Highway, offering a chance to settle in. While you'll experience some faster highway sections, the drive also incorporates the character of historic byways like the Lincoln Highway and US 30, providing a varied driving experience. This blend means you'll encounter both efficient travel and more engaging, potentially slower-paced segments as you traverse Ohio.
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.
Lincoln Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 84.3 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 2; SR 49 / West High Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 265 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (SR 2; SR 49 / West High Street): Navigation decision point; at 108.2 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.6 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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SR 2; SR 49 / West High Street
Turn left onto SR 2; SR 49 / West High Street
Navigation decision point
5
108.2 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
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US 30
Take the exit onto US 30
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
207.6 mi into trip
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~4h 10m in
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US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
224.1 mi into trip
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~4h 28m in
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US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, N...
6
224.2 mi into trip
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~4h 28m in
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US 250; SR 800
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Denniso...
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 Hicksville, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
Newcomerstown
224.1 mi in
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~4h 28m
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via US 250; SR 800
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 84.3 mi | 1h 30m |
| US 30 | 72.1 mi | 1h 23m |
| US 250 | 42.6 mi | 54m |
| Erie Street | 15.6 mi | 27m |
| Dover Road | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| Cadiz-Harrisville Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Antwerp Drive | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| West Main Street | 7.5 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 84.3 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hicksville, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
130 ft
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8 sec
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South Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 2; SR 49
0.3 mi
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30 sec
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West High Street
3
Turn left onto SR 49
7.9 mi
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13 min
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Antwerp Drive
4
Turn left onto SR 49
381 ft
·
9 sec
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Canal Street
5
Turn right onto SR 49
16 mi
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27 min
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Erie Street
6
Turn left onto US 30; SR 49
84 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
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Lincoln Highway
7
Take the exit onto US 30
72 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
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US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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28 sec
9
Turn left onto SR 302
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Madison Avenue
10
Continue on SR 83
4.7 mi
·
5 min
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Dover Road
11
Continue on US 250
1.6 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
12
Continue on US 250
7.0 mi
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7 min
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Dover Road
13
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
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34 sec
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West Main Street
14
Continue on US 250
3.1 mi
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3 min
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Dover Road
15
Continue on US 250
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Sandusky Drive Southwest
16
Continue on US 250
0.5 mi
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37 sec
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West Main Street
17
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
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5 min
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Sandusky Drive Southwest
18
Turn right onto US 250
3.0 mi
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3 min
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US 250
19
Take the exit onto US 250
6.6 mi
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7 min
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US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
9.9 mi
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10 min
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US 250
21
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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US 250; SR 800
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800
1.7 mi
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2 min
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US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
23
Turn left onto US 250
21 mi
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30 min
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US 250
24
Turn left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Deersville Avenue
25
Continue on US 250; SR 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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West Market Street
26
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi
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12 min
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Cadiz-Harrisville Road
27
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
7 min
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West Main Street
28
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Colerain Road
29
Arrive at destination
US 250
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 28-minute duration, starting your drive from Hicksville in the morning will allow you to reach Colerain with plenty of daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the 265 miles, perhaps around the halfway mark, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 84.3 miles on Lincoln Highway, as services might be less frequent. The estimated $41 fuel cost is a good budget to keep in mind for this trip.
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 132.5 miles from Hicksville, OH, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.3 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.5 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colerain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hicksville, 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 Hicksville, OH
This is one driving day of about 265 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hicksville, 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 Lincoln Highway for about 84.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.5 mi from Hicksville, OH · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.5 miles from Hicksville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Lincoln Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.3 miles.
Arriving in Colerain, OH
The final approach into Colerain, 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 Colerain, 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
$41.13 one way
$82.25 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $45.64 | $91.29 |
| premium | $4.91 | $51.22 | $102.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.51 | $117.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.83 | $12.72 |
| Efficient EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.19 | $10.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106 | 1 | $37.10 | $16.96 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Colerain, OH
Morning in Colerain on Wednesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
133 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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 28m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hicksville, OH to Colerain, OH covers 265 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Highway, US 30, US 250. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.5 miles from Hicksville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 265 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (SR 2; SR 49 / West High Street): Navigation decision point; at 108.2 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.6 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hicksville, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
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