How far is Cleves, OH from Colerain, OH?
The driving distance from Cleves, OH to Colerain, OH is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220 miles (354 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleves and Colerain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleves and Colerain.
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Start on South Miami Avenue
61 m · 12 sec · South Miami Avenue
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Turn left onto West State Road
99 m · 10 sec · West State Road
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Hamilton Cleves Pike
4.9 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Cleves Pike
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East, I 275 North, US 52 East: Cincinnati
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Circle Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway
17.6 mi · 20 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1773 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
105.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road
1178 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto National Road West
1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Barton Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road
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Continue on Main Street
736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Barton Road
116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road
54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road
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Continue on Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colerain Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleves and Colerain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
106 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleves 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 Cleves to Colerain?
The road trip is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Obetz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Cleves and 120.9 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220 miles (354 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.60 one way or $63.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleves and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Colerain.
Stop Ideas Near Obetz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleves and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 219.95 mi (353.98 km).
#1 Cleves
Human settlement
| Population | 3,363 |
| Coordinates | 39.1617200, -84.7491200 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colerain
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.
| Population | 59,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.1259000, -80.8087000 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $31.60 | $63.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.18 | $72.37 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $40.86 | $81.72 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.71 | $73.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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