How far is Chester, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Chester, OH to Colerain, OH is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.4 mi
02h 12m
Flight
93.08 mi
149.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.08 mi
Kilometers
149.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.4 mi
Kilometers
216.29 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Fri, Apr 17, 12:18 PM EDT
Return by in Chester
Fri, Apr 17, 2:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chester
2026-04-17T10:06
Arrive Colerain
Fri, Apr 17, 12:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
New Matamoras
OH

City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America

From Chester
62.2 mi
01h 06m
To Colerain
72.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 248

    921 ft · 19 sec · State Route 248

  2. 2

    Turn right

    20.8 mi · 25 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport

    761 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    1396 ft · 30 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cadiz Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Sunset Heights Road

    2084 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Sunset Heights Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Colerain Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Colerain Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 17%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 13%
12th Street
12.3 mi · 9%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 9%
Corridor D
7.83 mi · 6%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North State Rt. 2

Continue on North State Rt. 2

22.4 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Matamoras
01h 06m from Chester
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

New Matamoras is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Chester and 72.2 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 93.08 mi (149.79 km).

Chester

#1 Chester

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population3,107
Coordinates39.0875800, -81.9226400
Altitude190
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: SR 248 (-81.922619, 39.087757)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.95 L · about $17.56
Round trip
$35.12
9.48 gal · 35.9 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.56 $35.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.11 $40.21
Premium $4.79 $22.70 $45.41
Diesel $4.30 $20.40 $40.80

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Chester and Colerain. The current time is 10:06:02.

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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.