Origin
Lima, OH
Afternoon in Lima on Thursday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lima, OH to Colerain, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
140 mi
225 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lima, OH
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Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Lima, OH to Colerain, OH covers 140 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 7, North State Rt. 2, 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.1 miles on SR 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.73 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70 miles from Lima, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 140 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lima, OH to Colerain, OH covers 140 miles and takes about 2h 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.9 miles in near SR 7.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 140 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 11.9 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.7 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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SR 7
Turn left onto SR 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
37.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
7
37.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
5
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
6
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lima, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Parkersburg.
Beverly
37.5 mi in
|
~48m
|
via US 50
Parkersburg
52.2 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via WV 2
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 7 | 43.1 mi | 50m |
| North State Rt. 2 | 22.4 mi | 27m |
| 2nd Street | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| State Route 2 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| US 50 | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Emerson Avenue | 5 mi | 5m |
| Wells Street | 5 mi | 5m |
| Corridor D | 4.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 43.1 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lima, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on C-3
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New Lima Road
2
Continue on C-3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on SR 124
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
OH State Route 124
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7; SR 124
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 7; SR 124
5
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 7
Toward SR 7 North: Belpre
6
Turn left onto SR 7
25 mi
·
28 min
·
SR 7
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50; SR 7; SR 32
8
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 50
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Corridor D
11
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
12
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 77; WV 2
13
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
14
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft
·
3 sec
·
WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
15
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
16
Continue on WV 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 2
17
Continue on WV 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
2nd Street
18
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wells Street
19
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
20
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
21
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
22
Continue on WV 2
22 mi
·
27 min
·
North State Rt. 2
23
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
12th Street
24
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 872
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
26
Continue on SR 7
11 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 7
27
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
28
Turn right onto SR 767
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lincoln Avenue
29
Turn left onto US 250
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cadiz Pike
30
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sunset Heights Road
31
Continue on US 250
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunset Heights Road
32
Continue on US 250
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Colerain Road
33
Arrive at destination
US 250
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70 miles from Lima, OH, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.1 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 31 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70 miles or 1h 26m 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 19m
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 Lima, 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 Lima, OH
This is one driving day of about 140 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Lima, 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 SR 7 for about 43.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70 mi from Lima, OH · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70 miles from Lima, 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
$21.73 one way
$43.46 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $24.11 | $48.23 |
| premium | $4.91 | $27.06 | $54.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.91 | $61.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.70 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.25 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.60 | $8.96 |
Gas CO2
49 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.
Destination
Colerain, OH
Afternoon in Colerain on Thursday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 50m 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 Lima, OH to Colerain, OH covers 140 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 7, North State Rt. 2, 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70 miles from Lima, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.73 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 17 significant decision points across 140 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 11.9 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.7 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lima, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Parkersburg.
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