Colerain, OH to Providence, OH is 226.8 miles and takes about 4h 38m via Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway and US 250, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. With just one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, offering efficient travel between these two Ohio locations.
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
113.4 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi
40m
West Lincoln Way
33.3 mi
41m
US 250
23.8 mi
27m
I 75
22.3 mi
23m
Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi
30m
SR 15
17.6 mi
20m
Water Street
15.9 mi
17m
US 6
9.3 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
— 37.8 mi, about 40m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,070 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,601
Quietest
2 AM
~247 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 92 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 Providence, 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 right at fork onto US 23
7.4 mi·8 min·US 23
21
Continue on SR 15
18 mi·20 min·SR 15
22
Merge onto I 75; SR 15
22 mi·23 min·I 75; SR 15
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont
24
Keep slight left at fork
320 ft·7 sec
25
Turn left onto US 6
9.3 mi·10 min·US 6
26
Turn right onto SR 235
3.0 mi·5 min·Otsego Pike
27
Turn left onto Kellogg Road
3.3 mi·4 min·Kellogg Road
28
Turn straight onto SR 65
494 ft·9 sec·River Road West
29
Continue on SR 65
0.5 mi·56 sec·Front Street
30
Turn right onto SR 295
0.2 mi·26 sec·Grand Rapids Road
31
Turn left onto CR 3028
0.7 mi·1 min·South River Road
32
Turn right onto CR 109
75 ft·1 sec·Providence-Neapolis-Swanton Road
33
Arrive at destination
CR 109
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 38m estimated duration, departing in the morning is ideal to allow ample time for the drive and any brief stops. While only one stop is recommended, consider breaking up the 37.8-mile stretch on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway or the transition onto US 250 for a quick stretch or fuel. The $35 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially as you move onto surface roads where stations might be less frequent. This is a manageable one-day drive, so you have flexibility if you encounter unexpected delays.
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 113.4 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 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 50 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.4 miles or 2h 27m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Providence, 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 226.8 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway for about 37.8 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 209.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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17.8 mi into trip|~27m in|US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road
Turn right onto US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road
Navigation decision point
5
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.
5
209.3 mi into trip|~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.83 one way
$69.67 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$39.29
$78.58
premium
$4.98
$44.48
$88.97
diesel
$5.60
$49.99
$99.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68
0
$23.81
$10.89
Efficient EV
56.7
0
$19.85
$9.07
EV Truck/SUV
90.7
1
$31.75
$14.52
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Sep 4, 2026
Origin
Colerain, OH
Night
in Colerain on Saturday
Local time
9:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 5 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 1:49AM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 1:49AM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Providence, OH
Night
in Providence on Saturday
Local time
9:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 2 mph51% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 1:49AM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 1:49AM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
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
2 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 38m 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?
This route involves 55% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch being 37.8 miles on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. After leaving the freeway sections, you'll transition to a mix of surface roads, primarily using US 250. Be prepared for a change in pace as you move from higher-speed highway segments to more varied surface road conditions. The shift from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you navigate through different types of terrain.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.8 mi on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway.
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 17.8 miles in near US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road.
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 21 significant decision points across 226.8 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 17.8 miles (US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road): Navigation decision point; 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,339 ft663 ft
Total Climb
591 ft
Total Descent
1,196 ft
Highest Point
1,339 ft
~113.4 mi in
Elevation Range
676 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 Providence, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia, Massillon and Fremont.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 226.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.8 miles on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. 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 Providence, 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 17.8 miles (US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road): Navigation decision point; 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Providence, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
