Origin
Willoughby, OH
Morning in Willoughby on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willoughby, OH to Colerain, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h
Distance
138.9 mi
224 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willoughby, OH
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Colerain, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This 138.9-mile drive from Willoughby to Colerain, Ohio, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 3 hours. You'll spend a significant 83% of your time on highways, making it a very efficient trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $22, and with just one recommended stop, it's perfectly suited for a single day trip. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout your drive. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
69.5 miles from Willoughby, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 61 mi | 1h 11m |
| US 250 | 33 mi | 43m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| Cadiz-Harrisville Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| I 271 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Ridge Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| West Market Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 61 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willoughby, OH and Colerain, OH.
1
Start on East Spaulding Street
58 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Spaulding Street
2
Turn left onto SR 174
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
3
Continue on SR 174
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto SR 91
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
S.O.M. Center Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 90 West: Cleveland
6
Merge onto I 90
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 90
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 188
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 271
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
11
Merge onto SR 8
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 250
13
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
14
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
15
Turn left onto US 250
21 mi
·
30 min
·
US 250
16
Turn left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deersville Avenue
17
Continue on US 250; SR 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Market Street
18
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
19
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
20
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Colerain Road
21
Arrive at destination
US 250
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning can help you avoid potential midday traffic, especially on the Akron Expressway. Plan for your single recommended stop strategically, perhaps midway through the longest stretch, to manage your fuel and rest. With a fuel cost estimate of $22, it's a budget-friendly journey. A specific tip: monitor your GPS closely as you approach Colerain; highway exits can sometimes be less intuitive in the final miles.
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 69.5 miles from Willoughby, OH, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.5 miles or 1h 27m 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 22m
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 Willoughby, 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 Willoughby, OH
This is one driving day of about 138.9 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Willoughby, 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 Akron Expressway for about 61 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.5 miles from Willoughby, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Akron Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 98.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
|
I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 188
8
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus
6
20.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 271
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
25.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
6
98.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 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
$21.56 one way
$43.11 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $23.92 | $47.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $26.84 | $53.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.67 | $61.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.58 | $6.67 |
| Efficient EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.45 | $8.89 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Morning in Colerain on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Dover, OH
69 mi in
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
5 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
3h 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 predominantly highway experience on this route, with 83% of the drive taking place on faster roads like the Akron Expressway and Outerbelt East Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61 miles, primarily on the Akron Expressway, allowing for a good pace. While the profile is highway-focused, keep an eye out for transitions as you move between major arteries and potentially more local road segments closer to your destination. This drive prioritizes efficiency over varied scenery.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and US 250. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway.
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 14 significant decision points across 138.9 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 4.2 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles (I 271): 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 Willoughby, OH and Colerain, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Newcomerstown.
Akron
25.6 mi in
|
~35m
Newcomerstown
98 mi in
|
~2h
|
via US 250; SR 800
About the Cities
Starting in Willoughby, OH
Full guide →Willoughby is a town in Lake County in Ohio.
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 3h. Total distance: 138.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61 miles on Akron Expressway. 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 4.2 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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