How far is Colerain, OH from Ashland, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Ashland, OH is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (152 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
105.92 mi
02h 18m
Flight
94.47 mi
152.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.47 mi
Kilometers
152.03 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.92 mi
Kilometers
170.46 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-22T23:24
Arrive Ashland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colerain
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
Dover
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From Colerain
52.9 mi
01h 09m
To Ashland
53 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colerain Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pleasant Grove Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road

    21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Water Street

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South

    2116 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    14.9 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 21%
West Lincoln Way
21.3 mi · 20%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 15%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 8%
Pleasant Grove Road
4.89 mi · 5%
South Wooster Avenue
3.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
94.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 09m from Colerain
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colerain and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Colerain and 53 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 94.4 miles (152 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colerain and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Alliance

55 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

108 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

111 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 94.47 mi (152.03 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Population59,145
Coordinates40.1259000, -80.8087000
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Ashland

#2 Ashland

City in Ohio

Population19,973
Coordinates40.8686700, -82.3182200
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Ashland (-82.31822, 40.86867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.15 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.71
7.48 gal · 28.3 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.86 $27.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.87 $31.73
Premium $4.79 $17.91 $35.83
Diesel $4.30 $16.10 $32.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Ashland. The current time is 23:24:03.

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.