Colerain, OH to Wapakoneta, OH is 213.3 miles and takes about 4h 12m via Barton Colerain Road and Barton Road, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a route that stays on surface roads for its entirety, offering a more grounded perspective of the Ohio landscape. It's a solid choice if you prefer to avoid interstate cruising and want to see more of the towns you pass through.
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
106.6 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
105.6 mi
1h 54m
US 33
58.7 mi
1h 8m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
22.8 mi
26m
Market Street
12.3 mi
16m
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
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 105.6 mi, about 1h 54m
Traffic on I-270
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 134 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,115 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~305 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20×
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 Wapakoneta, OH.
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Start on US 250
0.8 mi·1 min·Colerain Road
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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
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At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Main Street
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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
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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 right at fork
1.3 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 NorthUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 270 North, US 40 West: Main Street, Whitehall
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·41 sec
14
Merge onto I 270
23 mi·26 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 17BToward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville, Avery-Muirfield DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·42 sec
Toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
17
Merge onto US 33; SR 161
59 mi·1 hr 8 min·US 33; SR 161
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 33
12 mi·16 min·Market Street
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 37Toward SR 67, SR 198, SR 501: County Road 25A, WapakonetaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn right onto SR 67; SR 198; SR 501
0.8 mi·1 min·Willipie Street
21
Turn right onto SR 67
161 ft·3 sec·East Pearl Street
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Arrive at destination
SR 67
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 12m estimated drive time and 213.3-mile distance, this route is easily manageable in a single day. To make the most of your drive, consider an early morning departure from Colerain to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays. With only one stop indicated, you have plenty of flexibility to add more breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $35, and it's always wise to top off before you leave or when you see a good price, especially since you'll be on surface roads where stations might be less frequent than on highways.
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 106.6 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 2h 5m 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 47 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.6 miles or 2h 5m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wapakoneta, 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 213.3 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 115 and 212.1 — 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 right at fork toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 North
6
116.5 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North, US 40 West: Main Street, Whitehall
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 270 North, US 40 West: Main Street, Wh...
8
140.3 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville, Avery-Muirfield Drive
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 17B
Toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville, Ave...
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212.1 mi into trip|~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward SR 67, SR 198, SR 501: County Road 25A, Wapakoneta
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 37
Toward SR 67, SR 198, SR 501: County Road 25A,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.37 one way
$66.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$37.57
$75.14
premium
$5.06
$42.46
$84.92
diesel
$6.18
$51.89
$103.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64
0
$22.40
$10.24
Efficient EV
53.3
0
$18.66
$8.53
EV Truck/SUV
85.3
1
$29.86
$13.65
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
9:13 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
Wapakoneta, OH
Morning
in Wapakoneta on Sunday
Local time
9:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Sunny
N 2 to 9 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
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 12m 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 213.3-mile drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you'll be navigating local streets and county roads for the full 4h 12m duration. With 0% highway share, you'll transition immediately from city streets in Colerain onto roads like Barton Colerain Road and Barton Road. Expect a steady pace without the frequent exits and high speeds of interstate travel. You'll likely notice a more rural feel as you progress, with varying speed limits and local traffic.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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 US 33. 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 17 significant decision points across 213.3 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 116.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,309 ft779 ft
Total Climb
808 ft
Total Descent
1,183 ft
Highest Point
1,309 ft
~182.8 mi in
Elevation Range
530 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 Wapakoneta, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Whitehall along the way.
Wapakoneta commonly shortened to "Wapak" is a city in Auglaize County, Ohio noted as being the birthplace of Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the Moon.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 213.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 12m 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 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 Wapakoneta, 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 116.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Wapakoneta, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
