Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mingo Junction, OH
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
This straightforward 26.6-mile drive from Mingo Junction, OH to Colerain, OH is easily completed in about 39 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes SR 7, with portions on Sunset Heights Road and Colerain Road, offering a focused highway experience. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this short journey through the Midwest is budget-friendly. You won't need to split this trip; it's a quick connection between two points within Ohio. Consider this a convenient and efficient way to travel between these locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 7 | 19.8 mi | 27m |
| Sunset Heights Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Colerain Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Cadiz Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Commercial Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Logan Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Standard Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mingo Junction, OH and Colerain, OH.
Start on Stanton Avenue
Turn straight onto Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto Standard Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto McLister Avenue
Turn left onto Commercial Street
Turn left onto Logan Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 7
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Standard Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto McLister Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Logan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Mingo Junction on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Colerain on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 74% of the journey on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.8 miles along SR 7, which should keep your momentum going. While the majority of the route is on SR 7, the transition to Sunset Heights Road and Colerain Road will introduce some local road characteristics. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and a slight shift in pace as you near your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 7 and Sunset Heights Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Standard Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Standard Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (McLister Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Logan Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mingo Junction, OH to Colerain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Bridgeport along the way.
Bridgeport
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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