This 125.8-mile journey from Henry, OH, to Colerain, OH, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, it's a budget-friendly option for exploring the Midwest. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 83% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on the Akron Expressway and US 250, making for a relatively straightforward drive. This trip offers a practical way to travel between two points within Ohio, providing a clear path without significant detours.
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
62.9 miles from Henry, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Akron Expressway
61 mi
1h 11m
US 250
33 mi
43m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
12m
I 271
5.1 mi
5m
West Main Street
4.9 mi
7m
Outerbelt South Freeway
4.4 mi
5m
West Market Street
2.2 mi
3m
Colerain Road
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 61 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henry, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on SR 14
0.7 mi·2 min·Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
4
Merge onto I 480
1.8 mi·2 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
2.6 mi·3 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi·1 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
5.1 mi·5 min·I 271
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
1.5 mi·2 min
Exit 18AToward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
9
Merge onto SR 8
61 mi·1 hr 11 min·Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
9.9 mi·10 min·US 250
11
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800
1.7 mi·2 min·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
13
Turn left onto US 250
21 mi·30 min·US 250
14
Turn left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Deersville Avenue
15
Continue on US 250; SR 9
2.2 mi·3 min·West Market Street
16
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi·12 min·Cadiz-Harrisville Road
17
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi·7 min·West Main Street
18
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi·2 min·Colerain Road
19
Arrive at destination
US 250
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 42-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one stop to break up the 125.8 miles, especially if you want to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite. With a fuel cost around $20, keeping your tank topped off is easy. Watch for the transition from the Akron Expressway to US 250, as this is where the longest stretch of uninterrupted driving occurs, so ensure you're prepared for that segment before you begin.
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 62.9 miles from Henry, OH, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61 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 28 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.9 miles or 1h 17m 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 7m
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 Henry, 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 Henry, OH
This is one driving day of about 125.8 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Henry, 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 Akron Expressway for about 61 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 85 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown
6
3.7 mi into trip|~6m in|I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
7.3 mi into trip|~11m in|I 271
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
12.4 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
6
85 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|US 250; SR 800
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Denniso...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.52 one way
$39.05 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$21.67
$43.34
premium
$4.91
$24.31
$48.63
diesel
$5.61
$27.78
$55.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.7
0
$13.21
$6.04
Efficient EV
31.5
0
$11.01
$5.03
EV Truck/SUV
50.3
0
$17.61
$8.05
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Henry, OH
Morning
in Henry on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Colerain, OH
Morning
in Colerain on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 16 mph63% chanceLive forecast
48°F
Dover, OH
63 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
32 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
2h 42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 125.8-mile trip, with 83% of the route on high-speed roads like the Akron Expressway and US 250. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61 miles on the Akron Expressway, allowing for a consistent pace. While much of the drive is on these main arteries, the transition to roads like Cadiz-Harrisville Road may offer a slight change in scenery and speed as you approach your destination. This route prioritizes efficient travel over winding backroads.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and US 250. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
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 14 significant decision points across 125.8 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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 271): 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 Henry, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Newcomerstown.
Akron
12.4 mi in|~17m
Newcomerstown
84.8 mi in|~1h 42m|via US 250; SR 800
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 125.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61 miles on Akron Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Colerain, OH before heading back.
