This 197.5-mile drive from Etna, OH to Colerain, OH is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 9 minutes. With 62% of the route on highways, you'll experience a consistent pace for most of the trip. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest excursion is around $31. While it's a manageable day trip, the longest stretch without a break is 56.8 miles, so plan for a brief stop. This route offers a practical way to connect these two Ohio locations without extensive detours.
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
98.7 miles from Etna, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 7
56.8 mi
1h 6m
SR 93
23.5 mi
38m
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi
27m
2nd Street
16.9 mi
19m
US 35
16.4 mi
17m
State Route 2
11.7 mi
13m
East Main Street
7 mi
12m
US 50
6.7 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 56.8 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etna, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on CR 4
0.3 mi·41 sec·Etna-Waterloo Road
2
Turn right onto SR 93
24 mi·38 min·SR 93
3
Turn right onto SR 279
0.2 mi·24 sec·Madison Street
4
Continue on SR 279
7.0 mi·12 min·East Main Street
5
Continue on SR 279
0.5 mi·50 sec·Centerpoint Road
6
Turn right onto SR 279
0.6 mi·1 min·SR 279
7
Turn right onto US 35
16 mi·17 min·US 35
8
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 735
1.0 mi·1 min·SR 735
9
Turn left onto SR 7
19 mi·22 min·SR 7
10
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.5 mi·1 min·SR 7
Toward SR 7 North: Belpre
11
Turn left onto SR 7
25 mi·28 min·SR 7
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
1.0 mi·1 min·US 50; SR 7; SR 32
13
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 50
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
6.5 mi·8 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: ParkersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
4.7 mi·5 min·Corridor D
16
Turn left
0.2 mi·23 sec
17
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
3.1 mi·3 min·I 77; WV 2
18
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
19
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft·3 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
20
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
21
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·State Route 2
22
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
23
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
24
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
25
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
26
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
27
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
28
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·30 sec·12th Street
29
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 872
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
31
Continue on SR 7
11 mi·12 min·SR 7
32
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt
0.1 mi·22 sec·SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
33
Turn right onto SR 767
0.3 mi·30 sec·North Lincoln Avenue
34
Turn left onto US 250
0.7 mi·1 min·Cadiz Pike
35
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi·39 sec·Sunset Heights Road
36
Continue on US 250
2.8 mi·4 min·Sunset Heights Road
37
Continue on US 250
2.1 mi·3 min·Colerain Road
38
Arrive at destination
US 250
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 9-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 56.8 miles on SR 7, you can easily manage your breaks. The estimated fuel cost is $31, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Etna. Given the manageable distance, this is a perfect day trip, offering flexibility for spontaneous pauses. A practical tip: keep an eye on your fuel levels as you approach the 56.8-mile mark on SR 7, as services might be less frequent in certain stretches.
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 98.7 miles from Etna, OH, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 43 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.7 miles or 2h 11m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colerain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Etna, 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 Etna, OH
This is one driving day of about 197.5 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Etna, 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 SR 7 for about 56.8 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 69.4 and 110.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
69.4 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|SR 7
Turn left onto SR 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
95 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
7
95.2 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
5
109.7 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
6
110.1 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.65 one way
$61.30 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$34.02
$68.04
premium
$4.91
$38.17
$76.34
diesel
$5.61
$43.61
$87.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.3
0
$20.74
$9.48
Efficient EV
49.4
0
$17.28
$7.90
EV Truck/SUV
79
0
$27.65
$12.64
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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 17, 2026
Origin
Etna, OH
Morning
in Etna on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Colerain, OH
Morning
in Colerain on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
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
21 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 9m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this route, with 62% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll primarily be on SR 7, SR 93, and North State Rt. 2. The most significant uninterrupted segment spans 56.8 miles along SR 7, offering a sustained period of highway travel. This road profile suggests a drive that is generally efficient, allowing you to cover ground steadily with fewer slowdowns compared to more rural or winding routes. The character remains consistent, prioritizing forward momentum.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.8 mi on SR 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 7 and SR 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 69.4 miles in near SR 7.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 197.5 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 69.4 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 95 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.2 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Etna, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Parkersburg.
Beverly
95 mi in|~2h 6m|via US 50
Parkersburg
109.7 mi in|~2h 24m|via WV 2
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 197.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.8 miles on SR 7. 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 Colerain, 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 69.4 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 95 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.2 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Colerain, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
