Colerain, OH to Northwood, OH is 198.4 miles and takes about 4h 10m via US 250 and Ohio Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing Ohio for its entirety. Expect a mix of highway speeds and surface road cruising, offering a straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, it's a convenient option for a single-day trip between these two points.
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
99.2 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 250
55.1 mi
1h 6m
Ohio Turnpike
46.5 mi
49m
Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi
30m
Water Street
15.9 mi
17m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
12m
SR 601
5.9 mi
9m
I 280
5.7 mi
6m
North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
5.6 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 55.1 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Northwood, 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
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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 right at fork onto US 250
15 mi·18 min·US 250
18
Continue on US 250
1.4 mi·2 min·US 250
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto US 42; US 250
1.0 mi·1 min·US 42; US 250
20
Turn left onto US 250
2.2 mi·2 min·US 250
21
Enter roundabout onto US 250; SR 60
68 ft·0 sec·North Cottage Street
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Continue on US 250; SR 60
0.5 mi·34 sec·North Cottage Street
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Continue on US 250; SR 60
3.7 mi·5 min·United States Highway 250
24
Continue on US 250; SR 60
2.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
25
Turn straight onto US 250
10 mi·11 min·US 250
26
Turn left onto US 250; SR 162
0.4 mi·24 sec·US 250; SR 162
27
Continue on US 250; SR 13; SR 162
4.8 mi·6 min·Wooster Street
28
Turn slight right onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
5.6 mi·7 min·North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
29
Turn right onto SR 18
22 ft·1 sec·State Route 18
30
Continue on SR 18
84 ft·1 sec·State Route 18
31
Turn slight right onto SR 601
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 601
32
Enter roundabout onto SR 601
139 ft·5 sec·SR 601
33
Continue on SR 601
4.9 mi·7 min·SR 601
34
Turn left onto SR 113
0.2 mi·42 sec·West Church Street
35
Turn right onto US 250; SR 13; SR 113
2.1 mi·2 min·US 250; SR 13; SR 113
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
37
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·26 sec·this road
38
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
39
Merge onto I 80; I 90
47 mi·49 min·Ohio Turnpike
40
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 71Toward I 280 North: Toledo, DetroitUse the slight right lane.
41
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
42
Continue on I 280
5.7 mi·6 min·I 280
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward Woodville Road, Curtice Road
44
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 6AToward SR 51
45
Turn left onto SR 51
0.4 mi·1 min·Woodville Road
46
Turn left onto Rood Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Rood Street
47
Arrive at destination
Rood Street
Trip Plan
This 4h 10m drive is easily completed in one day, so consider leaving in the morning to give yourself flexibility. The route has one recommended stop, but you can adjust based on your needs. Keep an eye on your fuel as you transition from highway to surface roads, especially since the estimated fuel cost is around $31. The longest stretch without a break is 55.1 miles, so plan a quick stop before or after that segment if needed.
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 99.2 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.1 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 44 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.2 miles or 2h 9m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northwood, 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 198.4 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 250 for about 55.1 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 40.2 and 197.5 — 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,...
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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
8
190.4 mi into trip|~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
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 71
Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
6
191.3 mi into trip|~4h in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
7
197.5 mi into trip|~4h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 51
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 6A
Toward SR 51
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.34 one way
$68.67 round trip
$4.40/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.85
$37.85
$75.70
premium
$5.43
$42.38
$84.77
diesel
$5.35
$41.79
$83.58
Estimated Tolls: $2.33
Ohio Turnpike
(46.5 mi)$2.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.5
0
$20.83
$9.52
Efficient EV
49.6
0
$17.36
$7.94
EV Truck/SUV
79.4
0
$27.78
$12.70
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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 27, 2026
Origin
Colerain, OH
Afternoon
in Colerain on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 mph47% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued May 27 at 11:51AM EDT until May 27 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 27 at 11:49AM EDT until May 27 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Northwood, OH
Afternoon
in Northwood on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny
NE 5 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued May 27 at 11:51AM EDT until May 27 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 27 at 11:49AM EDT until May 27 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
83°F
Strasburg, OH
99 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
6 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 10m 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?
You'll spend about 59% of the 198.4 miles on highways. The longest continuous stretch on highway is 55.1 miles, primarily on US 250. After that, the route transitions to mixed highway and surface roads, indicated by the profile. Expect some sections with dense exits and others with more rural cruising as you navigate between the two Ohio destinations.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.1 mi on US 250.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 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 27 significant decision points across 198.4 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 190.4 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 ft597 ft
Total Climb
726 ft
Total Descent
1,383 ft
Highest Point
1,267 ft
Elevation Range
670 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 Northwood, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
New Philadelphia
40.2 mi in|~58m|via US 250; SR 800
Massillon
56.4 mi in|~1h 16m|via US 250
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 10m. Total distance: 198.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.1 miles on US 250. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.33 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 18 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 Northwood, 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 18 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 190.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Northwood, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
