Origin
Chillicothe, OH
Afternoon in Chillicothe on Sunday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chillicothe, OH to Colerain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
165.6 mi
266 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chillicothe, OH
Angel Rkaoz
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Chillicothe, OH to Colerain, OH covers 165.6 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Freeway, US 23, Jack Nicklaus Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.8 miles on East Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
82.8 miles from Chillicothe, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway | 105.8 mi | 1h 54m |
| US 23 | 35.2 mi | 45m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Barton Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South High Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Barton Colerain Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| National Road West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 105.8 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillicothe, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on US 50; SR 104
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 23 North, US 35 West: Columbus
3
Merge onto US 23; US 35
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 23; US 35
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
34 mi
·
44 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 23
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South High Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 270 East: Columbus, Wheeling
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 270
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 43B
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 70
106 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
East Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 215
Toward US 40: National Road
13
Turn left onto US 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road West
14
Continue on US 40
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
15
Turn left onto Barton Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Barton Road
16
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto Barton Road
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
Barton Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
Barton Crescent Road
19
Continue on Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Barton Colerain Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 250
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colerain Road
21
Arrive at destination
US 250
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.8 miles from Chillicothe, OH, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.8 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 36 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.8 miles or 1h 40m 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 38m
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 Chillicothe, 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 Chillicothe, OH
This is one driving day of about 165.6 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Chillicothe, 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 East Freeway for about 105.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.8 miles from Chillicothe, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 49.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 23 North, US 35 West: Columbus
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 23 North, US 35 West: Columbus
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23 North: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
8
40.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 East: Columbus, Wheeling
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 East: Columbus, Wheeling
7
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, M...
8
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43B
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.70 one way
$51.40 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $28.52 | $57.05 |
| premium | $4.91 | $32.01 | $64.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.56 | $73.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
| Efficient EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.49 | $6.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.18 | $10.60 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Afternoon in Colerain on Sunday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Geneva, OH
83 mi in
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
20 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
3h 20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
165.6 mi in 3h 20m, mostly highway — 105.8 mi of that is on East Freeway.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.8 mi on East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 165.6 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 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Chillicothe, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.
Wheeling
39.9 mi in
|
~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 165.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105.8 miles on East Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Colerain, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
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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