Origin
Lakewood, OH
Evening in Lakewood on Thursday
Local time
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, OH to Colerain, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
132.5 mi
213 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, OH
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Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This 132.5-mile drive from Lakewood, OH to Colerain, OH will take you approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. You'll primarily navigate via US 250 and State Route 21, with a significant portion on the Willow Freeway. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, this highway-focused journey offers a straightforward path through the Midwest. The route is designed for efficiency, with just one recommended stop, and is best tackled in a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace.
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
66.3 miles from Lakewood, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 132.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 84% of the drive utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 42.6 miles along US 250, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While the exact transitions aren't detailed, the mix of major highways and state routes suggests a drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding country lanes. This route is engineered for covering ground efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 42.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 250 and State Route 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 132.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway toward To I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward To I 77
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 77: Downtown, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 77: Downtown, Akron
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 77 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 77 South: Akron
6
33.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
SR 21 / State Route 21
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21 / State Route 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
75.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lakewood, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Newcomerstown.
Akron
8.1 mi in
|
~12m
Newcomerstown
91.6 mi in
|
~1h 56m
|
via US 250; SR 800
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 250 | 42.6 mi | 54m |
| State Route 21 | 28.7 mi | 35m |
| Willow Freeway | 25 mi | 30m |
| US 62 | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| Cadiz-Harrisville Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| West Main Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| West Market Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 42.6 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on Franklin Boulevard
456 ft
·
18 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Warren Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto South Marginal Drive
302 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Marginal Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 90 East: Cleveland
5
Merge onto I 90
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 490
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Lee James Highway
Toward To I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
432 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 77: Downtown, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 77 South: Akron
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 77
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21
29 mi
·
35 min
·
State Route 21
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn straight onto US 62; SR 21
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
US 62; SR 21
12
Continue on US 250
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 250
13
Take the exit onto US 250
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 250
15
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 250; SR 800
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
17
Turn left onto US 250
21 mi
·
30 min
·
US 250
18
Turn left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deersville Avenue
19
Continue on US 250; SR 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Market Street
20
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
21
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
22
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Colerain Road
23
Arrive at destination
US 250
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour and 56-minute duration, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one recommended stop and a total of 132.5 miles, you can choose to make that stop at your leisure. Keep an eye on your fuel as you approach the longest stretch of 42.6 miles on US 250 to ensure you have enough to comfortably reach your destination or a convenient refueling point.
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 66.3 miles from Lakewood, OH, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 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 29 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.3 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colerain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, OH
This is one driving day of about 132.5 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Lakewood, 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 42.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.3 mi from Lakewood, OH · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.3 miles from Lakewood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$20.56 one way
$41.13 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $22.82 | $45.64 |
| premium | $4.91 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.25 | $58.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.91 | $6.36 |
| Efficient EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53 | 0 | $18.55 | $8.48 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Colerain, OH
Evening in Colerain on Thursday
Local time
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Dover, OH
66 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
12 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
2h 56m 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 Lakewood, OH to Colerain, OH covers 132.5 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 250, State Route 21, Willow Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.3 miles from Lakewood, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.56 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 132.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lakewood, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Newcomerstown.
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