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Trip from West Chester, OH to Colerain, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

57m

Distance

36.8 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

This 36.8-mile journey from West Chester, OH to Colerain, OH is a manageable day trip, taking about 57 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes Stumptown Road, Cadiz-Piedmont Road, and SR 342, with only a 14% highway share, suggesting a more local driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this drive is quite budget-friendly for a single day. As both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region and the state of Ohio, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travels. This drive is best suited for a single day, offering a straightforward travel experience.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by a significant amount of navigating smaller roads rather than extensive highway travel. With only 14% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on local streets and state routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles along Stumptown Road. This suggests a drive where you'll frequently be adjusting your course and paying attention to road signs, rather than cruising on a high-speed interstate.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stumptown Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near SR 342 / High Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from West Chester, OH to Colerain, OH is easy. At 57m with 14% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (SR 342 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (SR 800 / South Philadelphia Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

3
5 mi into trip | ~8m in | SR 342 / High Street

Turn right onto SR 342 / High Street

Navigation decision point

4
5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | SR 342 / Main Street

Turn left onto SR 342 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
5.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | SR 800 / South Philadelphia Street

Turn right onto SR 800 / South Philadelphia Street

Navigation decision point

4
8.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 22 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road

Turn left onto US 22 / Cadiz-Piedmont Road

Navigation decision point

5
28.9 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 250 / Cadiz-Harrisville Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 250 / Cadiz-Harrisville Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Stumptown Road 10.6 mi 18m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road 9.3 mi 12m
SR 342 5 mi 8m
West Main Street 4.9 mi 7m
Smyrna Road 2.8 mi 4m
Colerain Road 1.7 mi 2m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road 1.3 mi 1m
South Philadelphia Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Stumptown Road — 10.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 342

5.0 mi · 8 min · SR 342
2

Turn right onto SR 342

473 ft · 14 sec · High Street
3

Turn left onto SR 342

484 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
4

Turn right onto SR 800

0.5 mi · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street
5

Continue on SR 800

174 ft · 2 sec · Philadelphia Street
6

Continue on SR 800

2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
7

Turn left onto US 22

9.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
8

Turn right onto SR 519

6.2 mi · 10 min · Stumptown Road
9

Continue on SR 519

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Wheeling Street
10

Continue on SR 519

4.4 mi · 7 min · Stumptown Road
11

At end of road, turn right onto US 250

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
12

Continue on US 250

4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
13

Continue on US 250

1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road
14

Arrive at destination

US 250

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.4 mi from West Chester, OH · 27m into the drive

Downtown Cadiz, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cadiz, OH

18 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

Saint Clairsville, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cadiz, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from West Chester, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Colerain, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Colerain, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.71 one way

$11.42 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $6.34 $12.68
premium $4.91 $7.11 $14.22
diesel $5.61 $8.12 $16.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.86 $1.77
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.22 $1.47
EV Truck/SUV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.36

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 16, 2026

Origin

West Chester, OH

Afternoon in West Chester on Saturday

Local time

12:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

W 3 to 7 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:28PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Colerain, OH

Afternoon in Colerain on Saturday

Local time

12:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Cadiz, OH

18 mi in

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

14 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

57m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from West Chester, OH to Colerain, OH covers 36.8 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Stumptown Road, Cadiz-Piedmont Road, SR 342. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from West Chester, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.71 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.

The drive from West Chester, OH to Colerain, OH is easy. At 57m with 14% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (SR 342 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (SR 342 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (SR 800 / South Philadelphia Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from West Chester, OH to Colerain, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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