Origin
Colerain, OH
Late night in Colerain on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colerain, OH to Upper Arlington, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
130.3 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Upper Arlington, OH
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Trip Overview
Colerain, OH to Upper Arlington, OH is 130.3 miles and takes about 2h 36m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major highways, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. Expect a direct route with minimal detours, suitable for those prioritizing arrival time. The estimated fuel cost is quite low, adding to its efficiency for a day trip.
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
65.1 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 115 mi | 2h 5m |
| Barton Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Dublin Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Barton Colerain Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Colerain Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| National Road West | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Innerbelt | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 115 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Upper Arlington, OH.
1
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
115 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Innerbelt
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 99C
Toward SR 315, US 62, SR 3: SR 315 North, Rich Street, Town Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto SR 315
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 1C
Toward US 33: Long Street, Dublin Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 33
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Dublin Road
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Waltham Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Waltham Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Cambridge Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cambridge Boulevard
17
Arrive at destination
Cambridge Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 2.5 hours, this trip is easily achievable in a single day. You could depart anytime in the morning or afternoon and still have plenty of daylight. With only 130.3 miles, you can afford to be flexible with your timing and don't need to rush. The longest stretch is 115 miles on I 70, so plan for a fuel stop before you embark or around the halfway point to ensure you're covered. Keeping your fuel budget around $20 should be manageable for this distance.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.1 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115 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 29 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.1 miles or 1h 20m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Arlington, 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.
+
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 130.3 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 115 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.1 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 126.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 40 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 40 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
125.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward SR 315, US 62, SR 3: SR 315 North, Rich Street, Town Street
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 99C
Toward SR 315, US 62, SR 3: SR 315 North, Rich...
8
126.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward US 33: Long Street, Dublin Road
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 1C
Toward US 33: Long Street, Dublin Road
6
126.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
|
US 33 / Dublin Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 33 / Dublin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.22 one way
$40.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $22.44 | $44.89 |
| premium | $4.91 | $25.18 | $50.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.68 | $6.25 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.24 | $8.34 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Upper Arlington, OH
Late night in Upper Arlington on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
2h 36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 70. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 115 miles on I 70, which means consistent speeds and minimal traffic disruptions for the bulk of your travel. While Barton Road and Dublin Road offer some variation, the overall character is that of an efficient interstate commute. The landscape will likely be typical of the Midwest, with open areas and passing through smaller towns adjacent to the highway.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 115 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Barton Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 40 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 125.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 130.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 115 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Upper Arlington, 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 3.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 40 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 125.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Upper Arlington, 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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