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Trip from Lyndhurst, OH to Colerain, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

129.3 mi

208 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Lyndhurst, OH, OH

Lyndhurst, OH

Mike Bird

Downtown Colerain, OH, OH

Colerain, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

The drive from Lyndhurst, OH to Colerain, OH covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Akron Expressway, US 250, Cadiz-Harrisville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61 miles on Akron Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.07 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

64.6 miles from Lyndhurst, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 129.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 46m highway drive covering 129.3 miles, with most of the trip on Akron Expressway and US 250. The longest continuous stretch is about 61 miles on Akron Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 61 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and US 250. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 322 / Mayfield Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 14 significant decision points across 129.3 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: near the start (US 322 / Mayfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (CR 28 / Brainard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Cedar Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 322 / Mayfield Road

Turn left onto US 322 / Mayfield Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 28 / Brainard Road

Turn right onto CR 28 / Brainard Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | Cedar Road

Turn right onto Cedar Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 271 South: Columbus

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 271 South: Columbus
8
6.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lyndhurst, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Newcomerstown.

Akron

15.9 mi in | ~22m

Newcomerstown

88.3 mi in | ~1h 46m | via US 250; SR 800

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Akron Expressway 61 mi 1h 11m
US 250 33 mi 43m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road 8.3 mi 12m
Outerbelt East Freeway 8.3 mi 10m
I 271 5.1 mi 5m
West Main Street 4.9 mi 7m
West Market Street 2.2 mi 3m
Colerain Road 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Akron Expressway — 61 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

42 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto US 322

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mayfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto CR 28

1.3 mi · 2 min · Brainard Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto Cedar Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Cedar Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 271 South: Columbus Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 271

4.3 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 271

4.0 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 271

5.1 mi · 5 min · I 271
Use the slight left lane.
9

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 18A Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
10

Merge onto SR 8

61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

9.9 mi · 10 min · US 250
12

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
13

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
14

Turn left onto US 250

21 mi · 30 min · US 250
15

Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deersville Avenue
16

Continue on US 250; SR 9

2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
17

Continue on US 250

8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
18

Continue on US 250

4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
19

Continue on US 250

1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road
20

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 64.6 miles from Lyndhurst, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61 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 28 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.6 miles or 1h 19m 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 11m

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 Lyndhurst, 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 Lyndhurst, OH

This is one driving day of about 129.3 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Lyndhurst, 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 Akron Expressway for about 61 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.6 mi from Lyndhurst, OH · 1h 19m into the drive

city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dover, OH

65 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

Stow, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plain, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.6 miles from Lyndhurst, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Akron Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61 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

$20.07 one way

$40.13 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $22.27 $44.54
premium $4.91 $24.99 $49.98
diesel $5.61 $28.55 $57.10

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: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.8 0 $13.58 $6.21
Efficient EV 32.3 0 $11.31 $5.17
EV Truck/SUV 51.7 0 $18.10 $8.28

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lyndhurst, OH

Afternoon in Lyndhurst on Thursday

Local time

12:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Colerain, OH

Afternoon in Colerain on Thursday

Local time

12:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Dover, OH

65 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

20 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 46m 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 Lyndhurst, OH to Colerain, OH covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, US 250, Cadiz-Harrisville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.6 miles from Lyndhurst, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.07 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 14 significant decision points across 129.3 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: near the start (US 322 / Mayfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (CR 28 / Brainard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Cedar Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lyndhurst, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Newcomerstown.

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