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Trip from Colerain, OH to Steubenville, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

30.5 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Colerain, OH, OH

Colerain, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Ohio, United States

Steubenville, OH

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Trip Overview

This 30.5-mile drive from Colerain to Steubenville, Ohio, is a quick 45-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Ohio Valley Pike, Sunset Heights Road, and Colerain Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, this route doesn't require an overnight stay and offers a straightforward experience within the Midwest region. It's a simple, direct way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Valley Pike 22.2 mi 31m
Sunset Heights Road 3.2 mi 4m
Colerain Road 2.1 mi 3m
Washington Street 0.8 mi 1m
Cadiz Pike 0.7 mi 1m
South 4th Street 0.5 mi 1m
West Market Street 0.3 mi <1m
Sunset Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Valley Pike — 22.2 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Steubenville, OH.

1

Start on US 250

2.1 mi · 3 min · Colerain Road
2

Continue on US 250

3.2 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road
3

Continue on US 250

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
5

Merge onto SR 7

22 mi · 31 min · Ohio Valley Pike
6

Turn left onto Slack Street

519 ft · 14 sec · Slack Street
7

Turn right onto South 4th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South 4th Street
8

Turn left onto SR 43

0.8 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
9

Continue on SR 43

0.3 mi · 30 sec · West Market Street
10

Continue on SR 43

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Sunset Boulevard
11

Turn right onto Brady Circle West

309 ft · 14 sec · Brady Circle West
12

Turn right

403 ft · 31 sec
13

Turn right

308 ft · 26 sec
14

Turn left

42 ft · 3 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and seat county of Ohio County, West Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wheeling, WV

15 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Mingo Junction, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Liberty, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 28.6 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
28.6 mi into trip | ~40m in | South 4th Street

Turn right onto South 4th Street

Navigation decision point

4
29 mi into trip | ~41m in | SR 43 / Washington Street

Turn left onto SR 43 / Washington Street

Navigation decision point

4
30.3 mi into trip | ~43m in | Brady Circle West

Turn right onto Brady Circle West

Navigation decision point

4
30.4 mi into trip | ~44m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
30.5 mi into trip | ~44m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.73 one way

$9.47 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $5.25 $10.51
premium $4.91 $5.89 $11.79
diesel $5.61 $6.73 $13.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.2 0 $3.20 $1.46
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.67 $1.22
EV Truck/SUV 12.2 0 $4.27 $1.95

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Colerain, OH

Late night in Colerain on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Sunny

NW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Steubenville, OH

Late night in Steubenville on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Wheeling, WV

15 mi in

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

21 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

45m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 30.5-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.2 miles along Ohio Valley Pike. This suggests a route composed of smaller roads, likely with more frequent intersections and perhaps varying speed limits. You'll be navigating through local terrain, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise. The character of the drive will likely shift more gradually as you progress through different neighborhoods and local landscapes.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on Ohio Valley Pike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 28.6 miles in near South 4th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 28.6 miles (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (SR 43 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.3 miles (Brady Circle West): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on Ohio Valley Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 28.6 miles (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (SR 43 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.3 miles (Brady Circle West): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Steubenville, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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