Origin
Mingo Junction, OH
Late night in Mingo Junction on Friday
Local time
5:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mingo Junction, OH to Colerain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mingo Junction, OH
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.6-mile drive from Mingo Junction, OH to Colerain, OH is easily completed in about 39 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes SR 7, with portions on Sunset Heights Road and Colerain Road, offering a focused highway experience. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this short journey through the Midwest is budget-friendly. You won't need to split this trip; it's a quick connection between two points within Ohio. Consider this a convenient and efficient way to travel between these locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 74% of the journey on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.8 miles along SR 7, which should keep your momentum going. While the majority of the route is on SR 7, the transition to Sunset Heights Road and Colerain Road will introduce some local road characteristics. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and a slight shift in pace as you near your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 19.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 7 and Sunset Heights Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Standard Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Standard Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (McLister Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Logan Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Standard Avenue
Turn left onto Standard Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
McLister Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto McLister Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Logan Avenue
Turn left onto Logan Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
20.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgepor...
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 Mingo Junction, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Bridgeport along the way.
Bridgeport
20.4 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 7 | 19.8 mi | 27m |
| Sunset Heights Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Colerain Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Cadiz Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Commercial Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Logan Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Standard Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 19.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mingo Junction, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on Stanton Avenue
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Stanton Avenue
2
Turn straight onto Lincoln Avenue
525 ft
·
27 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
3
Turn left onto Standard Avenue
355 ft
·
16 sec
·
Standard Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto McLister Avenue
279 ft
·
7 sec
·
McLister Avenue
5
Turn left onto Commercial Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Commercial Street
6
Turn left onto Logan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Logan Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
8
Merge onto SR 7
20 mi
·
27 min
·
SR 7
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
10
Turn right onto US 250
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cadiz Pike
11
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sunset Heights Road
12
Continue on US 250
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunset Heights Road
13
Continue on US 250
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Colerain Road
14
Arrive at destination
US 250
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Colerain on Friday
Local time
5:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
39m 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 Mingo Junction, OH to Colerain, OH covers 26.6 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 7, Sunset Heights Road, Colerain 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 13.3 miles from Mingo Junction, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.13 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.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Standard Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (McLister Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Logan Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Mingo Junction, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Bridgeport along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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