If you are planning to travel from Brookville to Colerain, expect a journey covering 147.8 miles through the Ohio heartland. This trip typically takes about 2 hours and 29 minutes of drive time, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $22 for fuel to cover the distance. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you will spend your time navigating regional roads rather than cruising on major interstates. It is a straightforward trip within the Midwest, perfect for those who prefer local scenery over high-speed highway travel. Plan your schedule with this duration in mind to ensure a comfortable pace for your day.
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
68.9 miles from Brookville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi
27m
SR 7
20.9 mi
24m
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
20.5 mi
25m
2nd Street
16.9 mi
19m
State Route 2
11.7 mi
13m
US 50
7.3 mi
9m
Emerson Avenue
5 mi
5m
Wells Street
5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
North State Rt. 2
— 22.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookville, OH and Colerain, OH.
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Start on Luhrig Road
2.0 mi·7 min·Luhrig Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 682
1.7 mi·2 min·South Plains Road
3
Enter roundabout onto SR 682
108 ft·3 sec·SR 682
4
Continue on SR 682
0.4 mi·46 sec·SR 682
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward US 33 West, US 50 East, SR 32 East: Columbus, Belpre
6
Merge onto US 33; US 50; SR 32
1.4 mi·1 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 32
19 mi·23 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32
0.6 mi·1 min·US 50; SR 32
Toward US 50 East, SR 32 East, SR 7 North: Belpre, Marietta
9
Merge onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
8.7 mi·10 min·US 50; SR 7; SR 32
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
1.0 mi·1 min·US 50; SR 7; SR 32
11
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 50
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
6.5 mi·8 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: ParkersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
4.7 mi·5 min·Corridor D
14
Turn left
0.2 mi·23 sec
15
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
3.1 mi·3 min·I 77; WV 2
16
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
17
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft·3 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
18
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
19
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·State Route 2
20
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
21
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
22
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
23
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
24
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
25
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
26
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·30 sec·12th Street
27
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 872
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
29
Continue on SR 7
11 mi·12 min·SR 7
30
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt
0.1 mi·22 sec·SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
31
Turn right onto SR 767
0.3 mi·30 sec·North Lincoln Avenue
32
Turn left onto US 250
0.7 mi·1 min·Cadiz Pike
33
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi·39 sec·Sunset Heights Road
34
Continue on US 250
2.8 mi·4 min·Sunset Heights Road
35
Continue on US 250
2.1 mi·3 min·Colerain Road
36
Arrive at destination
US 250
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 29-minute commitment without designated stops, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time to avoid local traffic. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route can make the drive feel longer than the mileage suggests, so plan for a few personal breaks if you find the navigation tiring. Ensure your fuel tank is ready for the $22 expense before you leave Brookville, as local roads may have fewer service stations than a major interstate corridor. Because you are not constrained by highway speeds, use the opportunity to pace yourself and enjoy the local transition across the region. Pay close attention to signage on South Plains Road to stay on track during the more technical portions of the journey.
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 68.9 miles from Brookville, OH, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.4 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 30 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.9 miles or 1h 30m 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 22m
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 Brookville, 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 Brookville, OH
This is one driving day of about 137.7 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Brookville, 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 North State Rt. 2 for about 22.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 50.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.1 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 33 West, US 50 East, SR 32 East: Columbus, Belpre
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33 West, US 50 East, SR 32 East: Colu...
6
25 mi into trip|~37m in|US 50; SR 32
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32 toward US 50 East, SR 32 East, SR 7 North: Belpre, Marietta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East, SR 32 East, SR 7 North: Belp...
5
25.6 mi into trip|~38m in|US 50; SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7
Merge onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
35.4 mi into trip|~50m in|US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
6
50.4 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.37 one way
$42.74 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$23.72
$47.44
premium
$4.91
$26.61
$53.23
diesel
$5.61
$30.40
$60.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.3
0
$14.46
$6.61
Efficient EV
34.4
0
$12.05
$5.51
EV Truck/SUV
55.1
0
$19.28
$8.81
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brookville, OH
Late night
in Brookville on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Colerain, OH
Late night
in Colerain on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
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 53m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a hands-on driving experience as this route features zero highway travel. Instead of a monotonous interstate grind, you will be navigating a turn-heavy path that requires your full attention. The journey relies on South Plains Road, US 33 West, and other local connectors to bridge the gap between your starting point and destination. Because the longest stretch on any single road is quite minimal, the drive feels consistently active rather than static. Expect a technical, winding feel that keeps you engaged behind the wheel for the entire 147.8-mile duration.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.4 mi on North State Rt. 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 137.7 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 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles (US 50; SR 32): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles (US 50; SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookville, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Marietta, Beverly and Parkersburg.
Marietta
25 mi in|~37m|via US 50; SR 32
Beverly
35.3 mi in|~50m|via US 50
Parkersburg
50 mi in|~1h 8m|via WV 2
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 137.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.4 miles on North State Rt. 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Colerain, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles (US 50; SR 32): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles (US 50; SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Colerain, OH before heading back.
