Origin
Porter, OH
Afternoon in Porter on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Porter, OH to Colerain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
154.3 mi
248 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Porter, OH
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Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This 154.3-mile drive from Porter to Colerain, Ohio, will take approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via SR 7 and North State Rt. 2, with a segment on 2nd Street. The estimated fuel cost is around $24, which is quite reasonable for this distance. The route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single day's journey without needing an overnight stay. This journey stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travel within Ohio.
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
77.1 miles from Porter, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 7 | 49.4 mi | 57m |
| North State Rt. 2 | 22.4 mi | 27m |
| 2nd Street | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| SR 554 | 13.5 mi | 23m |
| State Route 2 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| US 50 | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Emerson Avenue | 5 mi | 5m |
| Wells Street | 5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 49.4 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porter, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on CR 49
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
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Porter Road
2
Turn left onto SR 554
14 mi
·
23 min
·
SR 554
3
Turn left onto SR 7
12 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 7
4
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 7
Toward SR 7 North: Belpre
5
Turn left onto SR 7
25 mi
·
28 min
·
SR 7
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50; SR 7; SR 32
7
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 50
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Corridor D
10
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
11
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 77; WV 2
12
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
13
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft
·
3 sec
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WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
14
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
15
Continue on WV 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 2
16
Continue on WV 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
2nd Street
17
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wells Street
18
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
19
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
20
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
21
Continue on WV 2
22 mi
·
27 min
·
North State Rt. 2
22
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
12th Street
23
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 872
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
25
Continue on SR 7
11 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 7
26
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
27
Turn right onto SR 767
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lincoln Avenue
28
Turn left onto US 250
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cadiz Pike
29
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sunset Heights Road
30
Continue on US 250
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunset Heights Road
31
Continue on US 250
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Colerain Road
32
Arrive at destination
US 250
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this drive from Porter to Colerain is best tackled in a single day. Consider leaving in the morning to give yourself ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. You'll have one recommended stop, so plan for a break around the halfway point or when you feel ready. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch on SR 7 is nearly 50 miles. A practical tip: since the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart a bit later if needed, but be mindful of potential traffic as you get closer to Colerain.
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 77.1 miles from Porter, OH, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.4 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 34 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.1 miles or 1h 40m 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 37m
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 Porter, 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 Porter, OH
This is one driving day of about 154.3 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Porter, 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 SR 7 for about 49.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.1 miles from Porter, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 26.2 and 66.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
SR 7
Turn left onto SR 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
7
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
5
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
6
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.95 one way
$47.89 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $26.58 | $53.15 |
| premium | $4.91 | $29.82 | $59.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.07 | $68.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.20 | $7.41 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.50 | $6.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.60 | $9.88 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Colerain, OH
Afternoon in Colerain on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
4 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
3h 12m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 56% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 49.4 miles on SR 7, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While there are highway segments, the overall character suggests a blend of faster-paced travel and potentially more local road sections as you approach your destination. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire 3 hours and 12 minutes.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.4 mi on SR 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.2 miles in near SR 7.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 154.3 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 26.2 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.8 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52 miles (US 50): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Porter, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Parkersburg.
Beverly
51.8 mi in
|
~1h 9m
|
via US 50
Parkersburg
66.5 mi in
|
~1h 27m
|
via WV 2
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 154.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.4 miles on SR 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 26.2 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.8 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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