The drive from Solon, OH to Colerain, OH covers 124.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m 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 $19.31 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
62.2 miles from Solon, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 124.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 124.4 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 19 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 around 0.4 miles in near SR 43 / Aurora Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 124.4 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 0.4 miles (SR 43 / Aurora Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 43 / Aurora Road
Turn right onto SR 43 / Aurora Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
4 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 271 South, I 480 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East
6
5.9 mi into trip|~11m in|I 271
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
11 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
6
83.5 mi into trip|~1h 42m 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.
Between Solon, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Newcomerstown.
Akron
11 mi in|~17m
Newcomerstown
83.4 mi in|~1h 42m|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
I 271
5.1 mi
5m
West Main Street
4.9 mi
7m
Aurora Road
3.1 mi
6m
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 Solon, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on Solon Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Solon Road
2
Turn right onto SR 43
3.1 mi·6 min·Aurora Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn slight left onto Rockside Road
0.5 mi·58 sec·Rockside Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 271 South, I 480 EastUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 480
0.6 mi·42 sec·Outerbelt South Freeway
6
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi·1 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
5.1 mi·5 min·I 271
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
1.5 mi·2 min
Exit 18AToward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
9
Merge onto SR 8
61 mi·1 hr 11 min·Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
9.9 mi·10 min·US 250
11
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
12
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
13
Turn left onto US 250
21 mi·30 min·US 250
14
Turn left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Deersville Avenue
15
Continue on US 250; SR 9
2.2 mi·3 min·West Market Street
16
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi·12 min·Cadiz-Harrisville Road
17
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi·7 min·West Main Street
18
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi·2 min·Colerain Road
19
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 62.2 miles from Solon, OH, or about 1h 18m 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 27 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 miles or 1h 18m 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 8m
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 Solon, 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 Solon, OH
This is one driving day of about 124.4 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Solon, 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 62.2 mi from Solon, OH
· 1h 18m into the drive
The midpoint is around 63.7 miles from Solon, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.31 one way
$38.61 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$21.43
$42.85
premium
$4.91
$24.04
$48.09
diesel
$5.61
$27.47
$54.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.3
0
$13.06
$5.97
Efficient EV
31.1
0
$10.89
$4.98
EV Truck/SUV
49.8
0
$17.42
$7.96
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Solon, OH
Evening
in Solon on Thursday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Colerain, OH
Evening
in Colerain on Thursday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Dover, OH
62 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
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
2h 42m 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 Solon, OH to Colerain, OH covers 124.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m 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 62.2 miles from Solon, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.31 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 13 significant decision points across 124.4 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 0.4 miles (SR 43 / Aurora Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Solon, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Newcomerstown.
