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Trip from Colerain, OH to Delaware, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
137.7 mi
222 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Delaware, OH
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Trip Overview
Colerain, OH to Delaware, OH is 137.7 miles and takes about 2h 49m via I 70 and Newark Expressway, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. With a high percentage of highway driving, this route is efficient for getting from point A to point B quickly. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a single-day excursion when you want to minimize travel time and maximize your time at your destination. Expect a smooth ride for the most part, making it a practical choice for a quick hop across the state.
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
68.8 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 60.8 mi | 1h 5m |
| Newark Expressway | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| Johnstown-Alexandria Road | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Newark Road | 13 mi | 18m |
| State Route 37 East | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Barton Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Barton Colerain Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Nashport Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 60.8 mi, about 1h 5m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,223 veh/hr typical · worst 1,669
Quietest
2 AM
~183 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Delaware, OH.
1
Start on US 250
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colerain Road
2
Turn left onto Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Barton Colerain Road
3
Turn left onto Barton Road
381 ft
·
12 sec
·
Barton Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Barton Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Barton Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 40
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on US 40
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road West
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
9
Merge onto I 70
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 70
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 153A
Toward State Street
11
Turn sharp right onto State Street
151 ft
·
3 sec
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State Street
12
Continue on Blue Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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Blue Avenue
13
Turn left onto SR 146
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Adair Avenue
14
Continue on SR 146
13 mi
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18 min
·
Newark Road
15
Continue on SR 146
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Nashport Road
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
17
Merge onto SR 16
20 mi
·
22 min
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Newark Expressway
18
Take the exit onto SR 37
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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SR 37
Toward SR 37 West: Johnstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto SR 37
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
20
Continue on SR 37
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Main Street
21
Continue on SR 37
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
22
Continue on SR 37
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
23
Continue on SR 37
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
24
Turn straight onto SR 37
413 ft
·
12 sec
·
Morning Street
25
Turn left onto SR 37
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
26
Continue on US 36
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 37 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 36; SR 37
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
28
Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East William Street
29
Arrive at destination
US 36
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 49 minute drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to take full advantage of daylight and avoid potential rush hour congestion. You'll only have one recommended stop, so consider making it a brief fuel or restroom break midway. The longest stretch without a planned stop is 60.8 miles on I 70, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. The estimated fuel cost is around $22, so budget accordingly. Given the relatively short duration, this route is flexible, allowing for a leisurely start or an earlier arrival.
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 68.8 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.8 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 30 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.8 miles or 1h 24m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delaware, 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 137.7 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 I 70 for about 60.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.8 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Belmont - I-70 West Bound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Belmont - I-70 East Bound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
National Museum of Cambridge Glass
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Cambridge, Ohio
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+17404324245
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 106.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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US 40 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 40 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
70.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward State Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 153A
Toward State Street
6
70.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
State Street
Turn sharp right onto State Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
106.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
|
SR 37
Take the exit onto SR 37 toward SR 37 West: Johnstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 37 West: Johnstown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.54 one way
$43.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $24.25 | $48.51 |
| premium | $5.06 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $33.50 | $67.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
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, 2026-10-12.
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.
Origin
Colerain, OH
Morning in Colerain on Tuesday
Local time
9:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
NE 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Delaware, OH
Morning in Delaware on Tuesday
Local time
9:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
SE 2 mph
0% chance
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
3 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 49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 66% of the route on major roads. You'll encounter a stretch of 60.8 miles on I 70, indicating a significant portion of continuous highway cruising. The transition to surface roads, like Johnstown-Alexandria Road, will likely introduce more local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections as you move away from the interstate. Be prepared for denser exit and entrance ramps around the highway sections.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.8 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Newark Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 49m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 40 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,267 ft
789 ft
Total Climb
608 ft
Total Descent
1,006 ft
Highest Point
1,267 ft
Elevation Range
478 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Colerain, OH
Full guide →Arriving in Delaware, OH
Full guide →Delaware is a quaint town of 41,000 people (2020) in the Greater Columbus region of Ohio. Delaware is home to the liberal Ohio Wesleyan University. It is the birthplace of Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the United States of America. His Presidential Library and home are in Fremont, Ohio.
Top landmarks
- • Edwards Gymnasium and Pfieffer Natatorium — building in Ohio, US
- • Richard Ross Museum of Art — art museum in Delaware, Ohio
- • Sandusky Street Historic District — historic district in Delaware, Ohio, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 137.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.8 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 40 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Delaware, OH before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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