Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
137.5 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Hilliard, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
The drive from Colerain, OH to Hilliard, OH covers 137.5 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, West Freeway, Barton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.12 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
68.7 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 115 mi | 2h 5m |
| West Freeway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Barton Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Barton Colerain Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Cemetery Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Innerbelt | 1 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 120 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,685 veh/hr typical · worst 3,297
Quietest
2 AM
~282 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Hilliard, OH.
Start on US 250
Turn left onto Barton Colerain Road
Turn left onto Barton Road
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Barton Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 40
Continue on US 40
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Continue on I 70
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 270
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 30
Turn right onto Norwich Street
Turn left onto Columbia Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 68.7 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilliard, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Colerain, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 137.5 miles and 2h 45m.
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.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 68.7 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 115 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 135.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / South Innerbelt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Cemetery Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$21.12 one way
$42.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.82 | $47.64 |
| premium | $4.98 | $26.97 | $53.94 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $30.31 | $60.62 |
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: 48.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.44 | $6.60 |
| Efficient EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.03 | $5.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55 | 0 | $19.25 | $8.80 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Colerain on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Hilliard on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
137.5 mi in 2h 45m, mostly highway — 115 mi of that is on I 70.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near Main Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 137.5 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 3.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 124.4 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
781 ft
Total Descent
1,114 ft
Highest Point
1,267 ft
Elevation Range
522 ft
Founded 1853
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 137.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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