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Trip from Sylvania, 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

4h 33m

Distance

216.1 mi

348 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 20m ★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Sylvania, OH, OH

Sylvania, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Downtown Colerain, OH, OH

Colerain, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

This 216.1-mile drive from Sylvania, OH to Colerain, OH is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 4 hours and 33 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule without needing an overnight stop. With an estimated fuel cost of $34, it’s an economical option for exploring within the Midwest. The route predominantly utilizes major roadways, offering a consistent driving experience. You'll primarily be on US 250 and the Ohio Turnpike, with a segment on East Main Street.

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

108 miles from Sylvania, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 250 66.4 mi 1h 23m
Ohio Turnpike 58.5 mi 1h 2m
East Main Street 19.9 mi 25m
Dover Road 14.8 mi 17m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road 8.3 mi 12m
West Main Street 7.5 mi 10m
US 23 6.7 mi 7m
Sandusky Drive Southwest 5.9 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 250 — 66.4 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sylvania, OH and Colerain, OH.

1

Start on Erie Street

395 ft · 13 sec · Erie Street
2

Turn slight right onto Maplewood Avenue

120 ft · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue
3

Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
4

Continue on Parkwood Boulevard

133 ft · 9 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
5

Turn left onto Monroe Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Monroe Street
6

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
7

Merge onto US 23

6.7 mi · 7 min · US 23
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec
Exit 8A Toward SR 2 East: Toledo, Airport Highway
9

Turn right onto SR 2

1.5 mi · 2 min · Airport Highway
10

Turn right onto US 20

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Reynolds Road
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
12

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · this road
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
14

Merge onto I 80; I 90

59 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Ohio Turnpike
15

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 118 Toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 250: Norwalk
17

Merge onto US 250

2.2 mi · 3 min · Milan Road
18

Turn left onto SR 113

0.2 mi · 45 sec · West Church Street
19

Turn right onto SR 601

4.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
20

Enter roundabout onto SR 601

148 ft · 6 sec · SR 601
21

Continue on SR 601

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 601
22

Turn slight left onto SR 18

144 ft · 3 sec · State Route 18
23

Turn straight onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road

5.6 mi · 7 min · North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
24

Turn slight left onto US 250; SR 13

4.8 mi · 6 min · US 250; SR 13
25

Continue on US 250; SR 162

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Mill Street East
26

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

17 mi · 19 min · US 250
27

Enter roundabout onto US 250

210 ft · 2 sec · US 250
28

Continue on US 250

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 250
29

At end of road, turn right onto US 42; US 250

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 42; US 250
30

Turn left onto US 250

20 mi · 25 min · East Main Street
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
32

Turn left onto SR 302

0.8 mi · 1 min · Madison Avenue
33

Continue on SR 83

4.7 mi · 5 min · Dover Road
34

Continue on US 250

1.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
35

Continue on US 250

7.0 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
36

Continue on US 250

0.4 mi · 34 sec · West Main Street
37

Continue on US 250

3.1 mi · 3 min · Dover Road
38

Continue on US 250

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
39

Continue on US 250

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street
40

Continue on US 250

4.9 mi · 5 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
41

Turn right onto US 250

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 250
42

Take the exit onto US 250

6.6 mi · 7 min · US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

9.9 mi · 10 min · US 250
44

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
45

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
46

Turn left onto US 250

21 mi · 30 min · US 250
47

Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deersville Avenue
48

Continue on US 250; SR 9

2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
49

Continue on US 250

8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
50

Continue on US 250

4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
51

Continue on US 250

1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road
52

Arrive at destination

US 250

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour, 33-minute duration, departing in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed arrival. You'll want to plan for at least one stop to break up the drive, though with only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before embarking on the 66.4-mile stretch on US 250. The $34 fuel cost is an estimate, so checking current prices is wise. Consider filling up before leaving Sylvania to ensure you start with a full tank.

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 108 miles from Sylvania, OH, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.4 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 48 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 108 miles or 2h 12m 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 36m

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 Sylvania, 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 Sylvania, OH

This is one driving day of about 216.1 miles and 4h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Sylvania, 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 US 250 for about 66.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Stark County, Ohio

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canal Fulton, OH

108 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

Port Clinton, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108 miles from Sylvania, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 250 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Zane's Lebanese Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sylvania, Ohio

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+14198821796

Visit website

Marigold Cafe - Toledo, OH

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Toledo, Ohio

1.2 mi

Classic Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sylvania, Ohio

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Milan Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milan, Ohio

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.2

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+14197440940

Visit website

Sheri's Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Norwalk, Ohio

3 mi

Zane's Lebanese Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Sylvania, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+14198821796

Visit website

Marigold Cafe - Toledo, OH

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.4

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14192140333

Visit website

Classic Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Sylvania, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+14198823465

Invention Restaurant - Milan, OH

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.2

Milan, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14194990478

Visit website

R Cafe - Genoa, OH

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.9

Genoa, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14198554325

Chicago Post Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14195372299

Visit website

Reynolds Garden Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.4

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+14193819000

Visit website

Kekis Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.3

Fremont, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15672809229

Milan Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.2

Milan, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+14197440940

Visit website

Sheri's Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.2

Norwalk, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14196635282

Visit website

Outpour Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.3

Fremont, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14192083866

Visit website

Cold Creek Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.7

Castalia, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+14196848911

Visit website

Trapped Toledo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 15.4

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 2–7:45 pm

+15673167028

Visit website

Fort Meigs Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 15.4

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14198744121

Visit website

Wildwood Preserve Metropark

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Toledo, Ohio

+14194079700

Visit website

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 15.4

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm

+14193531897

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 175.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
8.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward SR 2 East: Toledo, Airport Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 8A Toward SR 2 East: Toledo, Airport Highway
5
12.4 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

8
71.2 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk

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 118 Toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk
7
158.7 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in | US 250

Take the exit onto US 250

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
175.2 mi into trip | ~3h 33m 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

$33.54 one way

$67.08 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $37.22 $74.44
premium $4.91 $41.77 $83.53
diesel $5.61 $47.71 $95.42

Estimated Tolls: $2.93

Ohio Turnpike (58.5 mi) $2.93

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.8 0 $22.69 $10.37
Efficient EV 54 0 $18.91 $8.64
EV Truck/SUV 86.4 1 $30.25 $13.83

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sylvania, OH

Late night in Sylvania on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Colerain, OH

Late night in Colerain on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

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

8 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

4h 33m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that is 62% highway, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 66.4 miles, primarily on US 250, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent travel. While largely highway-focused, this route offers a blend of efficient travel and moments on more local thoroughfares. This mix allows for a dynamic driving experience without significant detours or slow-downs. You'll notice the landscape change gradually as you move across Ohio.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.4 mi on US 250.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 250 and Ohio Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 216.1 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 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 71.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Sylvania, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Norwalk and Newcomerstown.

Norwalk

71.2 mi in | ~1h 22m

Newcomerstown

175.1 mi in | ~3h 33m | via US 250; SR 800

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 216.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 66.4 miles on US 250. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.93 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 71.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 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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