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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Quick Snapshot
Road
241.84 mi
03h 53m
Flight
219.95 mi
353.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.95 mi
Kilometers
353.98 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.84 mi
Kilometers
389.2 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Sun, Apr 19, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Cleves
Sun, Apr 19, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleves
2026-04-18T23:41
Arrive Colerain
Sun, Apr 19, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleves
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Obetz
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cleves
121 mi
01h 56m
To Colerain
120.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
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 Cleves and Colerain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Miami Avenue

    61 m · 12 sec · South Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West State Road

    99 m · 10 sec · West State Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hamilton Cleves Pike

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Cleves Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East, I 275 North, US 52 East: Cincinnati

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Circle Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway

    17.6 mi · 20 min · Circle Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1773 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling

    1011 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    105.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min · East Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto National Road West

    1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  32. 32

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

    54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  34. 34

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road

  35. 35

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
106 mi · 44%
I 71 North
64.5 mi · 27%
Circle Freeway
21.5 mi · 9%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 6%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 5%
Hamilton Cleves Pike
4.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
220 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Obetz
01h 56m from Cleves
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Obetz, 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 Obetz.

BUS

Columbus, OH

10 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleves and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 219.95 mi (353.98 km).

Cleves

#1 Cleves

Human settlement

Population3,363
Coordinates39.1617200, -84.7491200
Altitude151
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: South Miami Avenue (-84.749302, 39.161738)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.3 L · about $31.60
Round trip
$63.21
17.06 gal · 64.6 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleves and Colerain. The current time is 23:41:59.

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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.