How far is Colerain, OH from Ballville, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Ballville, OH is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
165.59 mi
03h 43m
Flight
147.29 mi
237.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.29 mi
Kilometers
237.04 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.59 mi
Kilometers
266.49 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballville
Sat, May 23, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Sat, May 23, 2:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-05-23T07:30
Arrive Ballville
Sat, May 23, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colerain
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wooster
OH

City in Ohio

From Colerain
82.7 mi
01h 51m
To Ballville
82.9 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cottage Street

    21 m · 1 sec · North Cottage Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto North Cottage Street

    2689 ft · 35 sec · North Cottage Street

  23. 23

    Continue on United States Highway 250

    3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1867 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Wooster Street

    10.6 mi · 17 min · Wooster Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit left

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Norwalk Bypass

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Norwalk Bypass

  30. 30

    Continue on Sandusky Street

    11.3 mi · 18 min · Sandusky Street

  31. 31

    Continue on East McPherson Highway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · East McPherson Highway

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto McPherson Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McPherson Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on East State Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    838 ft · 17 sec · South 5th Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Hayes Avenue

    1761 ft · 35 sec · Hayes Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Avis Street

    640 ft · 17 sec · Avis Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Ewing Street

    599 ft · 22 sec · Ewing Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    1001 ft · 27 sec · South Front Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Tiffin Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Tiffin Street

  40. 40

    Continue on River Street

    1384 ft · 40 sec · River Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Siler Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Siler Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Siler Street

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 14%
West Lincoln Way
19.7 mi · 12%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 10%
Sandusky Street
11.3 mi · 7%
Wooster Street
10.9 mi · 7%
East McPherson Highway
8.61 mi · 5%
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 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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wooster
01h 51m from Colerain
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colerain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ballville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Wooster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Colerain and 82.9 miles from Ballville.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.64 one way or $43.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Colerain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ballville.

Stop Ideas Near Wooster

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

64 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

72 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

80 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

96 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Ballville. Straight-line distance: 147.29 mi (237.04 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

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

#2 Ballville

Census-designated place in Sandusky County, Ohio

Population5,772
Coordinates41.3278300, -83.1321400
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Ballville (-83.13214, 41.32783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.12 L · about $21.64
Round trip
$43.27
11.68 gal · 44.24 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.64 $43.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.77 $49.55
Premium $4.79 $27.97 $55.95
Diesel $4.30 $25.14 $50.27

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Ballville. The current time is 07:30:10.

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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.