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Trip from Macedonia, OH to Colerain, OH

Drive Time

4h 57m

Distance

244.7 mi

394 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 44m ★
6 AM
4h 57m
8 AM
5h 24m
10 AM
5h 6m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 23m
8 PM
4h 49m

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

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Downtown Colerain, OH, OH

Colerain, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

The drive from Macedonia, OH to Colerain, OH covers 244.7 miles and takes about 4h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Freeway, I 71, Circle Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.8 miles on East Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

122.4 miles from Macedonia, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 57m highway drive covering 244.7 miles, with most of the trip on East Freeway and I 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.8 miles on East Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 105.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near SR 126.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 244.7 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 9.6 miles (SR 126): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

8
9.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | SR 126

Take the ramp onto SR 126 toward US 27 South, SR 126 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 27 South, SR 126 East
8
30 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

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 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
45.6 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
8
115.7 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | I 71 / South Freeway

Take the exit onto I 71 / South Freeway toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

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 100 Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
8
129 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 East: Wheeling

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 43B Toward I 70 East: Wheeling

Towns Along This Route

Between Macedonia, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Columbus, Lebanon, Grove City and Wheeling.

Columbus

30 mi in | ~43m

Lebanon

45.6 mi in | ~1h 2m

Grove City

115.7 mi in | ~2h 25m | via I 71

Wheeling

128.8 mi in | ~2h 41m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Freeway 105.8 mi 1h 54m
I 71 63.2 mi 1h 8m
Circle Freeway 14.7 mi 16m
Northeast Expressway 14.2 mi 16m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway 11.2 mi 12m
Cincinnati Brookville Road 7 mi 12m
SR 126 5.3 mi 7m
SR 350 4.3 mi 8m
Longest stretch: East Freeway — 105.8 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Okeana–Drewsburg Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Okeana–Drewsburg Road
2

Continue on Okeana–Drewersburg Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Okeana–Drewersburg Road
3

Turn straight onto SR 126

7.0 mi · 12 min · Cincinnati Brookville Road
4

Turn left onto SR 126; SR 128

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hamilton Cleves Road
5

Take the ramp onto SR 126

5.3 mi · 7 min · SR 126
Toward US 27 South, SR 126 East Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 275 East: Dayton Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 275

15 mi · 16 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 71 North: Columbus Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 71

14 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right onto SR 123

515 ft · 12 sec · SR 123
13

Turn left onto SR 350

4.3 mi · 8 min · SR 350
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn left onto C-45

1.9 mi · 4 min · Middleboro Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7

336 ft · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
17

Merge onto I 71

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit onto I 71

0.1 mi · 8 sec · South Freeway
Exit 100 Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Freeway
Toward I 270
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 270 East
21

Merge onto I 270

11 mi · 12 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 43B Toward I 70 East: Wheeling Use the slight right lane.
24

Merge onto I 70

106 mi · 1 hr 54 min · East Freeway
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 215 Toward US 40: National Road
26

Turn left onto US 40

0.9 mi · 1 min · National Road West
27

Continue on US 40

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
28

Turn left onto Barton Road

3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road
29

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
30

Turn left onto Barton Road

381 ft · 11 sec · Barton Road
31

At end of road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road

177 ft · 4 sec · Barton Crescent Road
32

Continue on Barton Colerain Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Barton Colerain Road
33

At end of road, turn right onto US 250

0.8 mi · 1 min · Colerain Road
34

Arrive at destination

US 250

Trip Plan

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 122.4 miles from Macedonia, OH, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.8 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 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 122.4 miles or 2h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 59m

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 Macedonia, 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 Macedonia, OH

This is one driving day of about 244.7 miles and 4h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Macedonia, 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 East Freeway for about 105.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 122.4 mi from Macedonia, OH · 2h 33m into the drive

Downtown Columbus, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

122 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.

Popular next leg

Columbus, OH to Colerain, OH

126.7 mi · 2h 8m

Pacing Suggestions

Beavercreek, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122.4 miles from Macedonia, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.8 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 67.5
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free near mile 59.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.60 one way

$73.20 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $40.87 $81.73
premium $4.79 $46.15 $92.29
diesel $5.64 $54.36 $108.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.4 0 $25.69 $11.75
Efficient EV 61.2 0 $21.41 $9.79
EV Truck/SUV 97.9 1 $34.26 $15.66

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Macedonia, OH

Afternoon in Macedonia on Monday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Colerain, OH

Afternoon in Colerain on Monday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 57m 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 Macedonia, OH to Colerain, OH covers 244.7 miles and takes about 4h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Freeway, I 71, Circle 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 122.4 miles from Macedonia, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.60 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 is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 244.7 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 9.6 miles (SR 126): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Macedonia, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Columbus, Lebanon, Grove City and Wheeling.

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