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Trip from Geneva, OH to Colerain, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

105.1 mi

169 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m

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

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city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States

Geneva, OH

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Downtown Colerain, OH, OH

Colerain, OH

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Trip Overview

This 105.1-mile drive from Geneva to Colerain, Ohio, is a straightforward, single-day trip taking approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-70, East Main Street, and Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Northeast, the route offers a mixed driving experience across the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. The journey is predominantly highway, making it a convenient choice for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Ohio locations without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.5 miles from Geneva, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 59.8 mi 1h 4m
East Main Street 17.1 mi 25m
Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Northeast 5.9 mi 8m
Barton Road 3.6 mi 8m
Logan-Thornville Road Northeast 3.2 mi 5m
Logan Thornville Road Southeast 2.6 mi 4m
Barton Colerain Road 2.3 mi 5m
Zanesville & Maysville Turnpike 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 59.8 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 664

1.5 mi · 2 min · Logan Thornville Road Southeast
2

At end of road, turn left onto SR 664

1.1 mi · 1 min · Logan Thornville Road Southeast
3

Continue on SR 664

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street
4

Continue on SR 664

3.2 mi · 5 min · Logan-Thornville Road Northeast
5

Turn right onto US 22

5.9 mi · 8 min · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Northeast
6

Continue on US 22

1.9 mi · 2 min · Zanesville & Maysville Turnpike
7

Continue on US 22; SR 668

17 mi · 25 min · East Main Street
8

Continue on US 22; SR 93

1.9 mi · 3 min · South Maysville Avenue
9

Continue on US 22; SR 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
10

Continue on US 22; SR 93

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South 6th Street
11

Turn right onto US 22; US 40; SR 93

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street
12

Turn left onto US 22; US 40; SR 60; SR 93; SR 146

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Underwood Street
13

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
14

Merge onto I 70

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 70
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 215 Toward US 40: National Road
16

Turn left onto US 40

0.9 mi · 1 min · National Road West
17

Continue on US 40

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
18

Turn left onto Barton Road

3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road
19

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
20

Turn left onto Barton Road

381 ft · 11 sec · Barton Road
21

At end of road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road

177 ft · 4 sec · Barton Crescent Road
22

Continue on Barton Colerain Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Barton Colerain Road
23

At end of road, turn right onto US 250

0.8 mi · 1 min · Colerain Road
24

Arrive at destination

US 250

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 21-minute duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. The longest uninterrupted stretch is nearly 60 miles on I-70, so plan for a fuel stop before embarking if your tank is low, as services might be more spaced out on the interstate. With a modest fuel cost of around $16, it's budget-friendly. Keep an eye out for the transition points where you leave I-70, as these can sometimes involve more complex intersections.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.5 miles from Geneva, OH, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.8 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 23 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.5 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 51m

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 Geneva, 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 Geneva, OH

This is one driving day of about 105.1 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Geneva, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 59.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown New Concord, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Concord, OH

53 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

Hopewell, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cambridge, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.5 miles from Geneva, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

National Museum of Cambridge Glass

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 15 and 101.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
15 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
35.1 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street

Turn right onto US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
35.6 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Wheeling

Navigation decision point

Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
5
95.6 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward US 40: National Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 215 Toward US 40: National Road
5
101.9 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | Barton Crescent Road

At end of road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.31 one way

$32.62 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $18.10 $36.21
premium $4.91 $20.31 $40.62
diesel $5.61 $23.20 $46.41

Estimated Tolls: $0.13

Zanesville & Maysville Turnpike (1.9 mi) $0.13

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.5 0 $11.04 $5.04
Efficient EV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20
EV Truck/SUV 42 0 $14.71 $6.73

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Geneva, OH

Morning in Geneva on Tuesday

Local time

6:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Colerain, OH

Morning in Colerain on Tuesday

Local time

6:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

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

2h 21m 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?

The character of this drive is largely defined by its 59% highway share, with a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 59.8 miles on I-70. Expect a significant portion of your time to be spent on this major interstate, which offers consistent speeds. As you transition off I-70, the route incorporates local roads like East Main Street and Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Northeast, introducing a mixed driving profile. This blend means you'll experience both open-road cruising and more varied conditions as you approach your destination.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.8 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 15 miles in near US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15 miles (US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35.1 miles (US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,267 ft 812 ft

Total Climb

633 ft

Total Descent

370 ft

Highest Point

1,267 ft

~105.1 mi in

Elevation Range

455 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Geneva, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1805

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 105.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.8 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with Zanesville & Maysville Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 15 miles (US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35.1 miles (US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Colerain, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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