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Paulding, OH
Morning in Paulding on Friday
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8:05 AM
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Current temp
50°F
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Trip from Paulding, 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
5h 2m
Distance
250.1 mi
403 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 49m
★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paulding, OH
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Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Paulding, OH to Colerain, OH covers 250.1 miles and takes about 5h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, US 250, East Perry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 147 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.81 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
125.1 miles from Paulding, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 2m. Total distance: 250.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 2m highway drive covering 250.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and US 250. The longest continuous stretch is about 147 miles on US 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 147 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and US 250. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 127; SR 111 / North Williams Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 250.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 127; SR 111 / North Williams Street): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 93.3 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 127; SR 111 / North Williams Street
Turn left onto US 127; SR 111 / North Williams Street
Navigation decision point
5
18 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
93.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
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US 30
Take the exit onto US 30
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
192.7 mi into trip
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~3h 44m in
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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.
6
209.2 mi into trip
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~4h 2m in
|
US 250; SR 800
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Denniso...
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 Paulding, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
Newcomerstown
209.1 mi in
|
~4h 2m
|
via US 250; SR 800
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 147 mi | 2h 44m |
| US 250 | 42.6 mi | 54m |
| East Perry Street | 16.6 mi | 22m |
| Dover Road | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| Cadiz-Harrisville Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| West Main Street | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Sandusky Drive Southwest | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| West Market Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 147 mi, about 2h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paulding, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on East Jackson Street
66 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto US 127; SR 111
342 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Williams Street
3
Turn left onto US 127
17 mi
·
22 min
·
East Perry Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 127; US 224
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 127; US 224
5
Continue on US 127; US 224
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 127; US 224
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto US 30
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 30
8
Take the exit onto US 30
72 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
10
Turn left onto SR 302
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
11
Continue on SR 83
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dover Road
12
Continue on US 250
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on US 250
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
14
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on US 250
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
16
Continue on US 250
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
17
Continue on US 250
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
18
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
19
Turn right onto US 250
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 250
20
Take the exit onto US 250
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 250
22
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
23
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
24
Turn left onto US 250
21 mi
·
30 min
·
US 250
25
Turn left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deersville Avenue
26
Continue on US 250; SR 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Market Street
27
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
28
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
29
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Colerain Road
30
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 125.1 miles from Paulding, OH, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147 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 55 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.1 miles or 2h 24m 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 57m
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 Paulding, 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 Paulding, OH
This is one driving day of about 250.1 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Paulding, 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 30 for about 147 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.1 mi from Paulding, OH · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.1 miles from Paulding, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.81 one way
$77.63 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $43.08 | $86.16 |
| premium | $4.91 | $48.34 | $96.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.22 | $110.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75 | 0 | $26.26 | $12.00 |
| Efficient EV | 62.5 | 0 | $21.88 | $10.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100 | 1 | $35.01 | $16.01 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Colerain, OH
Morning in Colerain on Friday
Local time
8:05 AM
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
21 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
5h 2m 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 Paulding, OH to Colerain, OH covers 250.1 miles and takes about 5h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, US 250, East Perry Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.1 miles from Paulding, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.81 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 250.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 127; SR 111 / North Williams Street): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 93.3 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Paulding, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown 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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