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Trip from Fort McKinley, OH to Colerain, OH

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

Drive Time

3h 52m

Distance

198.2 mi

319 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 39m ★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m

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

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Downtown Fort McKinley, OH, OH

Fort McKinley, OH

Maarten Ceulemans

Downtown Colerain, OH, OH

Colerain, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

This 199.9-mile drive from Fort McKinley to Colerain, Ohio, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 17 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Free Pike, West Siebenthaler Avenue, and Philadelphia Drive, with no highway driving involved. Budget around $30 for fuel for this journey, which has one recommended stop. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited as a day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay. The journey stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout.

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

99.1 miles from Fort McKinley, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Freeway 114 mi 2h 4m
I 70 61.3 mi 1h 6m
Barton Road 3.6 mi 8m
West Freeway 3.2 mi 4m
I 75 2.4 mi 2m
Barton Colerain Road 2.3 mi 5m
South Innerbelt 1.9 mi 2m
West Main Street 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: East Freeway — 114 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on this road

93 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn left

70 ft · 7 sec
3

Turn right

57 ft · 6 sec
4

Turn right onto Free Pike

434 ft · 10 sec · Free Pike
5

Continue on West Siebenthaler Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Siebenthaler Avenue
6

Turn left onto Philadelphia Drive

1.0 mi · 1 min · Philadelphia Drive
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn right onto Turner Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Turner Road
8

Continue on Shoup Mill Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Shoup Mill Road
9

Continue on Needmore Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Needmore Road
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
11

Merge onto I 75

2.4 mi · 2 min · I 75
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 61 Toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 70 East: Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 70

12 mi · 13 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

49 mi · 53 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 70

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 70

114 mi · 2 hr 4 min · East Freeway
Use the straight lane.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 215 Toward US 40: National Road
21

Turn left onto US 40

0.9 mi · 1 min · National Road West
22

Continue on US 40

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
23

Turn left onto Barton Road

3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road
24

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
25

Turn left onto Barton Road

381 ft · 11 sec · Barton Road
26

At end of road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road

177 ft · 4 sec · Barton Crescent Road
27

Continue on Barton Colerain Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Barton Colerain Road
28

At end of road, turn right onto US 250

0.8 mi · 1 min · Colerain Road
29

Arrive at destination

US 250

Trip Plan

This 199.9-mile, 3-hour-and-17-minute route is easily achievable in one day, so you have flexibility in when you depart. Aim to leave in the morning to make the most of daylight and allow for your single recommended stop. With a fuel cost estimated at $30 and no highway driving, you won't need extensive refueling breaks. Keep an eye out for the various local road transitions, as the character of the drive changes frequently with each turn. Planning your single stop strategically will help break up the journey comfortably.

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 99.1 miles from Fort McKinley, OH, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114 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 44 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 99.1 miles or 1h 54m 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 3m

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 Fort McKinley, 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 Fort McKinley, OH

This is one driving day of about 198.2 miles and 3h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Fort McKinley, 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 East Freeway for about 114 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Geneva, OH

99 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.

Popular next leg

Geneva, OH to Colerain, OH

105.1 mi · 2h 21m

Pacing Suggestions

London, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Reynoldsburg, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.1 miles from Fort McKinley, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.3

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+19373240041

Visit website

El Toro Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Ohio

0.4 mi

ROSE GOUTE CREOLE RESTAURANT

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Ohio

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 70.8

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

3 mi

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

2.7 mi

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.3

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+19373240041

Visit website

El Toro Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 28.3

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19373257898

Visit website

ROSE GOUTE CREOLE RESTAURANT

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.3

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+19375053537

Mel-O-Dee Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.2

New Carlisle, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19378491378

Visit website

Darshan | Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85

Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16147623797

Visit website

Charlo's Provisions & Eatery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.3

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+19375051066

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 70.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148675008

Visit website

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 70.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16146213287

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 70.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 70.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 70.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

Wright Brothers National Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Dayton, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19372932841

Visit website

National Museum of Cambridge Glass

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 155.8

Cambridge, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17404324245

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 69.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Philadelphia Drive

Turn left onto Philadelphia Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus

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 61 Toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus
7
7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 East: Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 70 East: Columbus
6
20.5 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
69.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | I 70 / West Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / West Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.76 one way

$61.52 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $34.14 $68.28
premium $4.91 $38.31 $76.61
diesel $5.61 $43.76 $87.52

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: 69.3 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 59.5 0 $20.81 $9.51
Efficient EV 49.6 0 $17.34 $7.93
EV Truck/SUV 79.3 0 $27.75 $12.68

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 15, 2026

Origin

Fort McKinley, OH

Morning in Fort McKinley on Sunday

Local time

7:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Colerain, OH

Morning in Colerain on Sunday

Local time

7:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Geneva, OH

99 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

3 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

3h 52m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 13.7
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 20.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 199.9-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and county roads for the full duration. The route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction, requiring your attention throughout the 3-hour-and-17-minute travel time. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch indicated, it suggests a continuous series of intersections and local road segments, making it feel like a connected neighborhood journey rather than a long, open road experience.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 114 mi on East Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Philadelphia Drive.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 198.2 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 1 miles (Philadelphia Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 198.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 114 miles on East Freeway. 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 1 miles (Philadelphia Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Colerain, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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