How far is Carlisle, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Carlisle, OH to Colerain, OH is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.11 mi
01h 13m
Flight
39.43 mi
63.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.43 mi
Kilometers
63.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.11 mi
Kilometers
87.08 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Carlisle
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlisle
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Colerain
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlisle
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Barnesville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Carlisle
25 mi
00h 36m
To Colerain
29.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Colerain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Colerain.

  1. 1

    Start on Road Fork Road

    2490 ft · 50 sec · Road Fork Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Lexington Ridge Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Lexington Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Batesville Road

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Batesville Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Beaver Street

    130 m · 8 sec · Beaver Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Street

    1871 ft · 38 sec · Beaver Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Seneca Lake Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Seneca Lake Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Leatherwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · South Leatherwood Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Leatherwood Road

    3 mi · 5 min · South Leatherwood Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Leatherwood Pike

    1966 ft · 45 sec · West Leatherwood Pike

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bond Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1447 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto National Road West

    1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road

    54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Colerain Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle and Colerain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
16.7 mi · 31%
Batesville Road
8.93 mi · 17%
Seneca Lake Road
4.03 mi · 7%
South Leatherwood Road
3.62 mi · 7%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 7%
Lexington Ridge Road
3.48 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

Merge slight left

12.1 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnesville
00h 36m from Carlisle
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Carlisle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Colerain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carlisle to Colerain?

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Barnesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Carlisle and 29.1 miles from Colerain.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Carlisle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Barnesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barnesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barnesville.

RAIL

Alliance

104 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

113 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 39.43 mi (63.46 km).

Carlisle

#1 Carlisle

Village in the U.

Population7,370
Coordinates39.7456300, -81.3637300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Population59,145
Coordinates40.1259000, -80.8087000
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Road Fork Road (-81.36359, 39.745613)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.15
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.08 $14.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.10 $16.20
Premium $4.79 $9.15 $18.30
Diesel $4.30 $8.22 $16.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Carlisle and Colerain. The current time is 08:21:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.