Origin
Willard, OH
Evening in Willard on Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willard, OH to Colerain, OH
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
136.4 mi
220 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willard, OH
Nathan Marcam
Colerain, OH
Eugene Laszczewski
Trip Overview
Spanning 136.4 miles across the Ohio heartland, this trip between Willard and Colerain typically takes about 2 hours and 58 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $20 on fuel, making this an economical choice for a quick regional transit. Navigating through the Midwest, your path will primarily utilize US 250, East Main Street, and Conwell Avenue. Whether you are traveling for business or a visit, this straightforward route offers a reliable way to connect these two Ohio locations without the need for complex multi-day planning.
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
68.2 miles from Willard, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and highway stretches. With 42% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter a balance of steady cruising and slower-paced local driving. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on US 250, where you will cover 56 miles of road before needing to adjust your pace. The character of the drive shifts as you move from the initial local streets onto the more open highway sections, providing a varied rhythm behind the wheel. This blend of road types ensures the trip remains engaging, preventing the monotony often associated with longer, purely interstate-based routes.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 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 56 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.6 miles in near US 250.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136.4 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 28.6 miles (US 250): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.8 miles (US 250 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 79 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
28.6 mi into trip
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~37m in
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US 250
Enter roundabout onto US 250
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
31.8 mi into trip
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~41m in
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US 250 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 250 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
79 mi into trip
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~1h 39m 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
95.5 mi into trip
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~1h 58m 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
95.6 mi into trip
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~1h 58m 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 Along This Route
On the drive from Willard, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
Newcomerstown
95.5 mi in
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~1h 58m
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via US 250; SR 800
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 250 | 56 mi | 1h 10m |
| East Main Street | 19.9 mi | 25m |
| Conwell Avenue | 16.9 mi | 23m |
| 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 250
— 56 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willard, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on SR 103
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Tiffin Street
2
Turn right onto SR 99
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Conwell Avenue
3
Continue on US 224
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Conwell Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 250
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 250
5
Enter roundabout onto US 250
210 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 250
6
Continue on US 250
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 250
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 42; US 250
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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US 42; US 250
8
Turn left onto US 250
20 mi
·
25 min
·
East Main Street
Use the none lane.
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 none / 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
Since this is a sub-three-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, allowing you to avoid peak traffic hours if you prefer. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh, which will easily fit into your schedule given the moderate duration. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before starting, as the $20 estimate assumes a steady pace and consistent efficiency throughout the journey. Because you will be navigating through local streets like East Main Street and Conwell Avenue, stay alert for changing speed limits as you enter and exit built-up areas. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your time once you reach your destination in Colerain.
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 68.2 miles from Willard, OH, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.2 miles or 1h 27m 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 21m
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 Willard, 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 Willard, OH
This is one driving day of about 136.4 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Willard, 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 250 for about 56 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.2 mi from Willard, OH · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.2 miles from Willard, 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
$20.40 one way
$40.80 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $22.78 | $45.56 |
| premium | $4.79 | $25.72 | $51.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.30 | $60.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.32 | $6.55 |
| Efficient EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.94 | $5.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.10 | $8.73 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
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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
4 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 58m 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 Willard, OH to Colerain, OH covers 136.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 250, East Main Street, Conwell Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.2 miles from Willard, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.40 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 136.4 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 28.6 miles (US 250): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.8 miles (US 250 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 79 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Willard, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
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