How far is Colerain, OH from Aurora, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Aurora, OH is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
122.46 mi
02h 39m
Flight
87 mi
140.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87 mi
Kilometers
140.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.46 mi
Kilometers
197.08 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-23T08:29
Arrive Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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

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
Bolivar
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From Colerain
61.2 mi
01h 19m
To Aurora
61.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Water Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown

    2585 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro

    1818 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland

    735 ft · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2524 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Frost Road

    1008 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Aurora Hudson Road

    52 m · 5 sec · Aurora Hudson Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Frost Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Frost Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Route 43

    1 mi · 2 min · State Route 43

  20. 20

    Continue on South Chillicothe Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Chillicothe Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Chillicothe Road

    1498 ft · 27 sec · South Chillicothe Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chillicothe Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
68.2 mi · 56%
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 18%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 7%
Ohio Turnpike
6.45 mi · 5%
Pleasant Grove Road
4.89 mi · 4%
South Chillicothe Road
2.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

68.2 mi · 01h 19m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
87 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
01h 19m from Colerain
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colerain and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Colerain and 61.3 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 87 miles (140 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.01 one way or $32.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colerain and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Bolivar

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

43 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

97 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 87 mi (140.01 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

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

#2 Aurora

Affluent suburb in Portage County, Ohio, United States

Population16,472
Coordinates41.3175500, -81.3453900
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Aurora (-81.34539, 41.31755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.36 L · about $16.01
Round trip
$32.01
8.64 gal · 32.72 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.01 $32.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.33 $36.65
Premium $4.79 $20.69 $41.39
Diesel $4.30 $18.59 $37.19

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 Aurora. The current time is 08:29:28.

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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.