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Trip from Louisville, OH to Colerain, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
214.3 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, OH
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Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This 214.3-mile drive from Louisville, OH to Colerain, OH is a solid option for a single-day road trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes to complete. Primarily following the East Freeway and US 23, you'll experience an 82% highway-focused profile. With an estimated fuel cost of $33 and just one recommended stop, this route is designed for efficient travel. The journey remains within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward transit experience. Plan for a day trip, as the duration is manageable without requiring an overnight stay.
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
107.2 miles from Louisville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway | 105.8 mi | 1h 54m |
| US 23 | 56.9 mi | 1h 16m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Barton Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| South High Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| SR 73 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Louisville Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 105.8 mi, about 1h 54m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 66 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,613 veh/hr typical · worst 2,012
Quietest
2 AM
~208 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on C-15; C-15A
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Louisville Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto C-101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marble Furnace Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto C-16
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cemetery Road
4
Turn left onto SR 41
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 41
5
Turn right onto SR 73
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 73
6
Turn left onto SR 32
20 mi
·
23 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
8
Merge onto US 23
22 mi
·
31 min
·
US 23
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
34 mi
·
44 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 23
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South High Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 270 East: Columbus, Wheeling
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 270
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 43B
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 70
106 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
East Freeway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 215
Toward US 40: National Road
18
Turn left onto US 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road West
19
Continue on US 40
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
20
Turn left onto Barton Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Barton Road
21
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto Barton Road
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
Barton Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
Barton Crescent Road
24
Continue on Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Barton Colerain Road
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 250
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colerain Road
26
Arrive at destination
US 250
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 30-minute duration, departing Louisville, OH in the morning will allow you to reach Colerain, OH with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, consider planning your break around the halfway point or where it best suits your needs, keeping the longest stretch of 105.8 miles in mind. The $33 fuel cost is a good budget indicator, so ensure your tank is topped up before you set off. A practical tip for this route is to stay aware of potential traffic patterns on the East Freeway, especially if traveling during peak commuting hours.
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 107.2 miles from Louisville, OH, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.8 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 47 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 2h 24m 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 38m
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 Louisville, 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 Louisville, OH
This is one driving day of about 214.3 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Louisville, 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 105.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.2 miles from Louisville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.8 miles.
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.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.8 mi from route
National Museum of Cambridge Glass
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Cambridge, Ohio
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+17404324245
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 98.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.6 mi into trip
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~18m in
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SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn left onto SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23 North: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
8
88.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 East: Columbus, Wheeling
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 East: Columbus, Wheeling
7
98.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
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.
Toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, M...
8
98.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43B
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.53 one way
$67.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $37.75 | $75.49 |
| premium | $5.06 | $42.66 | $85.32 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $52.13 | $104.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.50 | $10.29 |
| Efficient EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.75 | $8.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.7 | 1 | $30.00 | $13.72 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Origin
Louisville, OH
Morning in Louisville on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
E 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Colerain, OH
Morning in Colerain on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
NE 2 mph
0% chance
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
4h 30m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 51.7
Caution: Hopeton Earthworks Closed for Construction Until May 2026
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 82% of the drive taking place on main roads like the East Freeway and the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 105.8 miles on the East Freeway, allowing for steady progress. While the profile is largely highway, the transition through different sections of these main arteries will offer a varied driving feel, moving from more urban connectors to potentially more open highway stretches as you progress toward Colerain.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.8 mi on East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 214.3 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 8.6 miles (SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,267 ft
566 ft
Total Climb
969 ft
Total Descent
607 ft
Highest Point
1,267 ft
~214.3 mi in
Elevation Range
701 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Louisville, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.
Wheeling
88.6 mi in
|
~2h 2m
About the Cities
Starting in Louisville, OH
Full guide →Founded 1834
Louisville is a bedroom community in Stark County, Ohio, with beautiful, well maintained homes and parks. In 2019, it had a population of about 9,400 people.
Arriving in Colerain, OH
Full guide →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 4h 30m. Total distance: 214.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105.8 miles on East Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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