Colerain, OH to Carey, OH is 170.9 miles and takes about 3h 32m via Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway, US 250, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward, single-day excursion. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours.
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
85.5 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi
40m
West Lincoln Way
33.3 mi
41m
US 250
23.8 mi
27m
Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi
30m
Water Street
15.9 mi
17m
US 23
8.9 mi
11m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
12m
US 30
6.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
— 37.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Carey, OH.
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Start on US 250
1.7 mi·2 min·Colerain Road
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Continue on US 250
4.9 mi·7 min·Pleasant Grove Road
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Continue on US 250
8.3 mi·12 min·Cadiz-Harrisville Road
4
Continue on US 250
2.2 mi·3 min·East Market Street
5
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Deersville Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 250
21 mi·30 min·Cadiz-Dennison Road
7
Continue on US 250; SR 800
1.1 mi·1 min·US 250; SR 800
8
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
9
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
16 mi·17 min·Water Street
10
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 250
22 mi·25 min·US 250
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Dover Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Dover Road
14
Continue on SR 302
1.0 mi·1 min·Madison Avenue
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
16
Merge onto US 30; US 250; SR 3
3.3 mi·4 min·West Lincoln Way
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
30 mi·37 min·West Lincoln Way
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
38 mi·40 min·Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
6.3 mi·7 min·US 30
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
7.4 mi·8 min·US 23
21
Take the exit onto US 23
0.3 mi·42 sec·US 23
22
Turn right onto US 23; SR 103
1.2 mi·2 min·US 23; SR 103
23
Turn right onto SR 103; SR 199
70 ft·1 sec·East Findlay Street
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Arrive at destination
SR 103; SR 199
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 3h 32m duration, leaving in the morning offers maximum flexibility. You can plan for a single stop for gas or a quick break, as the longest stretch between services is under 40 miles. The mixed highway and surface road profile means you'll want to be aware of changing speed limits as you transition off the main freeways. The estimated $32 fuel cost is a good budget point for this 170.9-mile trip.
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 85.5 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 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 38 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.5 miles or 1h 52m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carey, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Colerain, 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 Colerain, OH
This is one driving day of about 170.9 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Colerain, 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway for about 37.8 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 88 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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17.8 mi into trip|~27m in|US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road
Turn right onto US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road
Navigation decision point
5
40.2 mi into trip|~58m in|US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville,...
4
40.5 mi into trip|~59m in|US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
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56.4 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
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.
Exit 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
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88 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|US 30 / West Lincoln Way
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 / West Lincoln Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.58 one way
$59.16 round trip
$4.40/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.85
$32.61
$65.21
premium
$5.43
$36.51
$73.02
diesel
$5.35
$36.00
$71.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.3
0
$17.94
$8.20
Efficient EV
42.7
0
$14.95
$6.84
EV Truck/SUV
68.4
0
$23.93
$10.94
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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 May 30, 2026
Origin
Colerain, OH
Evening
in Colerain on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
NE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 30 at 1:53PM EDT until May 30 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 30 at 1:53PM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Carey, OH
Evening
in Carey on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Sunny
NE 17 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 30 at 1:53PM EDT until May 30 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 30 at 1:53PM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
83°F
Strasburg, OH
85 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 45% of this 170.9-mile drive is on highways. You'll experience a 37.8-mile stretch on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway before transitioning to surface roads like West Lincoln Way and US 250. This means you'll encounter periods of faster highway cruising followed by more varied speeds and potential local traffic on the latter half of the trip.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.8 mi on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 170.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 17.8 miles (US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.2 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.5 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,352 ft822 ft
Total Climb
821 ft
Total Descent
1,267 ft
Highest Point
1,352 ft
~122.1 mi in
Elevation Range
530 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Colerain, OH and Carey, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 170.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.8 miles on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Carey, 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. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.2 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.5 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Carey, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
