Spanning 136.1 miles across the Ohio Midwest, this trip connects Colerain to Willard in approximately 2 hours and 57 minutes. It is a straightforward journey that fits perfectly into a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of about $20, it is an accessible route for a quick weekend getaway or a necessary transit. You will spend your time navigating a mix of US 250, Cadiz-Dennison Road, and US 224 as you transition through the heart of the state. Because the drive is under three hours, it offers plenty of flexibility, allowing you to depart at your leisure without feeling rushed to reach your destination before dark.
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
68 miles from Colerain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 250
47 mi
56m
Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi
30m
US 224
16.1 mi
21m
Water Street
15.9 mi
17m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
12m
Pleasant Grove Road
4.9 mi
7m
United States Highway 250
3.7 mi
5m
West Lincoln Way
3.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 47 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Willard, OH.
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Start on US 250
1.7 mi·2 min·Colerain Road
2
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.
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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
23
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
4.7 mi·5 min·US 250
26
Turn left onto US 224
16 mi·21 min·US 224
27
Continue on SR 99
0.8 mi·1 min·Conwell Avenue
28
Turn left onto SR 103
0.5 mi·58 sec·East Tiffin Street
29
Arrive at destination
SR 103
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your schedule without needing to stress over a rigid itinerary. Budgeting for one planned stop is a smart way to break up the nearly three-hour duration and keep your energy levels high. Keep in mind that while the route is manageable, the mix of road types means you should stay alert for shifting speed limits as you move between US 250 and US 224. To ensure a smooth experience, make sure your vehicle is prepared for the steady 136.1-mile haul before you head out. Prioritize your single stop around the midpoint of the journey to maximize your comfort behind the wheel.
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 68 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47 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 30 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68 miles or 1h 30m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willard, 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 136.1 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 47 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 82.1 — 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,...
4
40.5 mi into trip|~59m in|US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
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
4
82.1 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|Dover Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Dover Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.12 one way
$42.24 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$23.44
$46.88
premium
$4.91
$26.30
$52.61
diesel
$5.61
$30.05
$60.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.6 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
40.8
0
$14.29
$6.53
Efficient EV
34
0
$11.91
$5.44
EV Truck/SUV
54.4
0
$19.05
$8.71
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Colerain, OH
Late night
in Colerain on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Willard, OH
Late night
in Willard on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Dover, OH
68 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
20 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 57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you balance highway speeds with more localized travel. About 50% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a nice contrast to the slower, more deliberate pace of the secondary roads. You should prepare for a consistent flow, with your longest uninterrupted stretch being 47 miles on US 250. This creates a varied rhythm behind the wheel, where you can settle into a steady cruising speed before navigating the tighter segments of the route. It is a practical drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate-focused trip, keeping you engaged with the changing landscape as you move toward Willard.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47 mi on US 250.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near US 250 / Cadiz-Dennison Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 136.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 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 40.5 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Willard, 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
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 136.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47 miles on US 250. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 40.5 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Willard, OH before heading back.
