Origin
Sterling, OH
Evening in Sterling on Wednesday
Local time
8:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling, OH to Colerain, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
94 mi
151 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sterling, OH
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Colerain, OH
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Trip Overview
This 94-mile drive from Sterling to Colerain, Ohio, will take you about 2 hours and 8 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate US 250, with sections of North Apple Creek Road and Dover Road also part of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this is an economical option for exploring the Midwest region. The route offers a mixed driving experience, balancing efficiency with local road exploration. It's a straightforward journey that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47 miles from Sterling, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience on this 94-mile route, with 45% of it being highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 42.6 miles on US 250, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests you'll transition between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more winding or slower local roads as you make your way from Sterling to Colerain. This blend means you'll need to stay adaptable, adjusting your speed and awareness as the road conditions change throughout the 2-hour journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 250 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94 miles you will encounter 12 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 (CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (CR 27 / Fulton Road): Navigation decision point; at 36.6 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue
Turn right onto CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.1 mi into trip
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~9m in
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CR 27 / Fulton Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 27 / Fulton Road
Navigation decision point
7
36.6 mi into trip
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~50m 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.
5
53.1 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, N...
6
53.2 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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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 Sterling, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
Newcomerstown
53.1 mi in
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~1h 8m
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via US 250; SR 800
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 250 | 42.6 mi | 54m |
| North Apple Creek Road | 13.1 mi | 20m |
| Dover Road | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Cadiz-Harrisville Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| West Main Street | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Sandusky Drive Southwest | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| West Market Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Colerain Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 42.6 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on Chestnut Street
106 ft
·
6 sec
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Chestnut Street
2
Turn right onto CR 60
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Kauffman Avenue
3
Continue on CR 60
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Seville Road
4
Turn left onto SR 604
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Easton Road
5
Turn right onto CR 44
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Apple Creek Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto CR 27
357 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fulton Road
7
Turn left onto CR 44
10 mi
·
16 min
·
North Apple Creek Road
8
Turn left onto US 250
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on US 250
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
10
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on US 250
3.1 mi
·
3 min
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Dover Road
12
Continue on US 250
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
13
Continue on US 250
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
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West Main Street
14
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
15
Turn right onto US 250
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 250
16
Take the exit onto US 250
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 250
18
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
19
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
20
Turn left onto US 250
21 mi
·
30 min
·
US 250
21
Turn left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Deersville Avenue
22
Continue on US 250; SR 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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West Market Street
23
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi
·
12 min
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Cadiz-Harrisville Road
24
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
7 min
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West Main Street
25
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Colerain Road
26
Arrive at destination
US 250
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour duration and 94-mile distance, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for spontaneous stops along the way. The estimated fuel cost of $15 is quite low, so you likely won't need extensive planning around refueling. Since there are no specific stops indicated, keep an eye out for opportunities to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite in towns you pass through. A good tip for this route is to be particularly mindful of speed limit changes when transitioning from US 250 onto local roads like North Apple Creek Road and Dover Road.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47 miles from Sterling, OH, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 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 21 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
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 Sterling, 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 Sterling, OH
This is one driving day of about 94 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Sterling, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 250 for about 42.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47 mi from Sterling, OH · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47 miles from Sterling, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.59 one way
$29.18 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| premium | $4.91 | $18.17 | $36.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.16 | $6.02 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Evening in Colerain on Wednesday
Local time
8:26 PM
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
22 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 8m 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 Sterling, OH to Colerain, OH covers 94 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 250, North Apple Creek Road, Dover Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47 miles from Sterling, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.59 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 94 miles you will encounter 12 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 (CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (CR 27 / Fulton Road): Navigation decision point; at 36.6 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sterling, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
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