Origin
Barnesville, OH
Morning in Barnesville on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barnesville, OH
Tom Fisk
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Barnesville to Colerain is 27.6 miles and takes about 42m via I 70 and surface roads, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a mix of highway speeds and more local road driving. With its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward transfer or a brief scenic detour.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Barnesville Hendrysburg Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Barton Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Barton Colerain Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bond Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| National Road West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Colerain Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Barnesville, OH and Colerain, OH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto SR 800
Turn straight onto SR 800
Continue on SR 800
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70; US 40
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 40
Continue on US 40
Turn left onto Barton Road
Continue on Main Street
Turn left onto Barton Road
At end of road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road
Continue on Barton Colerain Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 250
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 800 / North Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 40: National Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto Barton Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Barnesville on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Colerain on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive involves 44% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on I 70 measuring 12.1 miles. You'll experience highway cruising before transitioning to surface roads, likely noticing the change in speed and traffic patterns as you leave the interstate. The profile is mixed highway and surface, indicating a blend of faster travel and more deliberate driving through local areas.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 800 / North Chestnut Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 800 / North Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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