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Trip from Pleasant Run, OH to Colerain, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
227.9 mi
367 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Run, OH
Anastasia Shuraeva
Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Pleasant Run, OH to Colerain, OH is 227.9 miles and takes about 4h 29m via West Kemper Road, Hamilton Avenue, and I 275 East, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within the Midwest region, specifically Ohio, making it a straightforward local excursion. Given its relatively short duration and surface road profile, it's a practical choice for a single-day drive. The route is primarily on local roads, so expect typical suburban and town driving conditions. Consider this if you're looking for an easy drive without extensive highway time.
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
114 miles from Pleasant Run, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway | 105.8 mi | 1h 54m |
| I 71 | 63.2 mi | 1h 8m |
| Northeast Expressway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Circle Freeway | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| SR 350 | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Barton Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Barton Colerain Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 105.8 mi, about 1h 54m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 68 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,103 veh/hr typical · worst 2,753
Quietest
2 AM
~232 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
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 Pleasant Run, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on this road
88 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Kemper Road
138 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Kemper Road
3
Turn right onto US 127
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 275
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 49
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 71
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 32
Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 123
515 ft
·
12 sec
·
SR 123
11
Turn left onto SR 350
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 350
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto C-45
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Middleboro Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7
336 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wilmington Road
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
15
Merge onto I 71
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto I 71
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
South Freeway
Exit 100
Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Freeway
Toward I 270
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 East
19
Merge onto I 270
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 43B
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto I 70
106 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
East Freeway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 215
Toward US 40: National Road
24
Turn left onto US 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road West
25
Continue on US 40
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
26
Turn left onto Barton Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Barton Road
27
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
28
Turn left onto Barton Road
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
Barton Road
29
At end of road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
Barton Crescent Road
30
Continue on Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Barton Colerain Road
31
At end of road, turn right onto US 250
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colerain Road
32
Arrive at destination
US 250
Trip Plan
With a driving time of under 5 hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential rush hour congestion in populated areas. Plan for one stop to break up the drive and refuel if necessary, although at $37 for fuel, it's a budget-friendly trip. Since you'll be on surface roads for the majority of the 227.9 miles, keep an eye out for changing speed limits as you pass through different municipalities.
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 114 miles from Pleasant Run, OH, or about 2h 16m 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 50 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114 miles or 2h 16m 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 35m
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 Pleasant Run, 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 Pleasant Run, OH
This is one driving day of about 227.9 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Pleasant Run, 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
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114 miles from Pleasant Run, 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.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Belmont - I-70 West Bound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Belmont - I-70 East Bound 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
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Dupre Roadside Park
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Warren Interstate 71 Northbound Rest Area
0.5 mi from route
Warren Interstate 71 Southbound Rest Area
0.6 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.8 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 275 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 112.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 275 East: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, 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 49
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
28.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 32
Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
8
98.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
I 71 / South Freeway
Take the exit onto I 71 / South Freeway toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
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 100
Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
8
112.2 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
$35.66 one way
$71.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $40.14 | $80.29 |
| premium | $5.06 | $45.36 | $90.73 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $55.44 | $110.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.93 | $10.94 |
| Efficient EV | 57 | 0 | $19.94 | $9.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.2 | 1 | $31.91 | $14.59 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Pleasant Run, OH
Late night in Pleasant Run on Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
SE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 3:26AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 2:57AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Colerain, OH
Late night in Colerain on Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
E 0 to 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 3:26AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 2:57AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
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
2 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 29m 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.
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 55
View on nps.gov
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...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 47.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire 227.9 miles, with the longest stretch likely being defined by city blocks rather than open highway segments. Expect to encounter frequent intersections and traffic signals as you move through various towns and suburban areas. This means consistent attention is needed to manage speed and turns.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 27 significant decision points across 227.9 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,267 ft
750 ft
Total Climb
932 ft
Total Descent
415 ft
Highest Point
1,267 ft
~227.4 mi in
Elevation Range
518 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.
Between Pleasant Run, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Columbus, Lebanon, Grove City and Wheeling.
Columbus
13.2 mi in
|
~16m
Lebanon
28.8 mi in
|
~35m
Grove City
98.9 mi in
|
~1h 58m
|
via I 71
Wheeling
112 mi in
|
~2h 14m
About the Cities
Starting in Pleasant Run, OH
Full guide →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 29m. Total distance: 227.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). 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 25 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 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage 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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