Colerain, OH to Landen, OH is 208.9 miles and takes about 4h 2m via I 70 and South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Given its profile, you'll spend most of your time on the highway, making it a straightforward connection between these two points. It's a single-day drive, so you can plan for a relatively early start and be at your destination by the afternoon.
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
104.4 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
105.6 mi
1h 54m
South Freeway
78.1 mi
1h 25m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi
12m
Barton Road
3.6 mi
8m
Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi
5m
East Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
Colerain Road
0.8 mi
1m
Innovation Way
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 105.6 mi, about 1h 54m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 68 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,103 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,753
Quietest
2 AM
~232 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Landen, OH.
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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
106 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 108Toward I 270 South, I 270 NorthUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 270 SouthUse the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 SouthUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 270
11 mi·12 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 55Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 71 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 55BToward I 71 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 71
78 mi·1 hr 25 min·South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 24Toward Innovation Way, Western Row RoadUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto Innovation Way
0.8 mi·1 min·Innovation Way
Use the left lane.
20
Enter roundabout onto Socialville–Fosters Road
241 ft·4 sec·Socialville–Fosters Road
21
Continue on Socialville–Fosters Road
0.3 mi·35 sec·Socialville–Fosters Road
22
Turn right onto Columbia Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Columbia Road
Use the right lane.
23
Turn right onto Simpsons Trace
156 ft·34 sec·Simpsons Trace
24
Continue on Simpsons Trace
155 ft·6 sec·Simpsons Trace
25
Arrive at destination
Simpsons Trace
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this trip without feeling rushed. The longest stretch without a major exit is 105.6 miles on I 70, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that section. Since the total drive is under 5 hours and primarily highway, it offers a good deal of flexibility in your timing. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 70 to the South Freeway as your primary navigation point.
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 104.4 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.6 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 46 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.4 miles or 2h 2m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Landen, 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 208.9 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 105.6 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 115 and 206.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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115 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 270 South, I 270 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 108
Toward I 270 South, I 270 North
7
115.2 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 South
8
127.4 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
128 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 55B
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
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206.5 mi into trip|~3h 56m in
Take the exit toward Innovation Way, Western Row Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 24
Toward Innovation Way, Western Row Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.61 one way
$67.23 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.63
$38.11
$76.22
premium
$5.17
$42.55
$85.11
diesel
$6.22
$51.12
$102.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.7
0
$21.93
$10.03
Efficient EV
52.2
0
$18.28
$8.36
EV Truck/SUV
83.6
1
$29.25
$13.37
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Colerain, OH
Morning
in Colerain on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Sunny
N 8 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:58AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:01AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Destination
Landen, OH
Morning
in Landen on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Sunny
N 7 to 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:58AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:01AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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 2m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 180.1
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
near mile 180.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 93% of the 208.9 miles on major freeways like I 70 and the South Freeway. You'll experience a long stretch of 105.6 miles on I 70 before transitioning to other roads. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate this primarily highway path. The highway portion concludes, leaving a shorter segment on surface roads to reach your destination.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.6 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 19 significant decision points across 208.9 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 115 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,267 ft749 ft
Total Climb
588 ft
Total Descent
1,042 ft
Highest Point
1,267 ft
Elevation Range
519 ft
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 Colerain, OH to Landen, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 208.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105.6 miles on I 70. 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 Landen, 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 115 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Landen, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
