Colerain, OH to Fort Shawnee, OH is 213.6 miles and takes about 4h 19m via US 30 and West Lincoln Way, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving, making it a straightforward, single-day excursion. Plan for a relatively quick travel day, covering a moderate distance with a predictable drive time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.8 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 30
41 mi
45m
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
I 75
14.4 mi
15m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 41 mi, about 45m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,300 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,629
Quietest
2 AM
~170 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Fort Shawnee, 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
3
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.
18
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 left at fork onto US 30
35 mi·37 min·US 30
21
Take the exit onto US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
0.6 mi·1 min·US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
Toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo
22
At end of road, turn left onto SR 696
0.4 mi·54 sec·East Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Use the left lane.
24
Merge onto I 75
14 mi·15 min·I 75
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Fort Shawnee
26
Turn right onto West Breese Road
0.7 mi·1 min·West Breese Road
27
Arrive at destination
West Breese Road
Trip Plan
With a drive time under 4.5 hours, this route is perfect for a same-day trip. Leaving in the morning should give you plenty of time to reach Fort Shawnee with daylight to spare. You'll have a single recommended stop, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 41-mile stretch on US 30, to ensure you don't need to detour for gas. The $41 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting.
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 106.8 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41 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 47 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.8 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Shawnee, 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 213.6 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 US 30 for about 41 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 40.2 and 197.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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,...
8
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
6
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.
7
197.3 mi into trip|~4h in|SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
At end of road, turn left onto SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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197.7 mi into trip|~4h in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.97 one way
$73.94 round trip
$4.40/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.85
$40.75
$81.50
premium
$5.43
$45.63
$91.26
diesel
$5.35
$44.99
$89.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.1
0
$22.43
$10.25
Efficient EV
53.4
0
$18.69
$8.54
EV Truck/SUV
85.4
1
$29.90
$13.67
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 31, 2026
Origin
Colerain, OH
Afternoon
in Colerain on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
E 0 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fort Shawnee, OH
Afternoon
in Fort Shawnee on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
83°F
Strasburg, OH
107 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
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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 55% of this drive is on highways, meaning you'll have stretches of faster travel. The longest continuous highway segment covers 41 miles on US 30. You'll transition from highway to surface roads, so be prepared for more local traffic and intersections as you get closer to your destination. Expect a mix of driving environments, from open cruising to more built-up areas.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41 mi on US 30.
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 40.2 miles in near US 250; SR 800.
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 19 significant decision points across 213.6 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 40.2 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.4 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88 miles (US 30 / West Lincoln Way): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,355 ft857 ft
Total Climb
612 ft
Total Descent
1,013 ft
Highest Point
1,355 ft
~122.1 mi in
Elevation Range
498 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 Fort Shawnee, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia, Massillon and Toledo.
New Philadelphia
40.2 mi in|~58m|via US 250; SR 800
Massillon
56.4 mi in|~1h 16m|via US 250
Toledo
196.7 mi in|~3h 58m|via US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 213.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41 miles on US 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 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 Fort Shawnee, 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 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.2 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.4 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88 miles (US 30 / West Lincoln Way): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Fort Shawnee, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
