How far is Colerain, OH from Bellefontaine, OH?
The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Bellefontaine, OH is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Licking County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and Bellefontaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Bellefontaine.
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Start on Colerain Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road
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Turn left onto Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road
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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 Main Street
736 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Barton Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on National Road West
1.2 km · 1 min · National Road West
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Take the ramp slight right
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
105.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, US 40 West: Main Street, Whitehall
1797 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
3160 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
22.8 mi · 26 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville, Avery-Muirfield Drive
2057 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
2240 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 540: Bellefontaine
1712 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto East Sandusky Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Sandusky Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
160 m · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Columbus Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Columbus Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain and Bellefontaine.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
National Road West
Merge slight left
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Colerain and Partly Sunny near Bellefontaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Bellefontaine?
The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Harbor Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Colerain and 91.5 miles from Bellefontaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Colerain and Partly Sunny near Bellefontaine.
Stop Ideas Near Harbor Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harbor Hills.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Bellefontaine. Straight-line distance: 156.47 mi (251.82 km).
#1 Colerain
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.
| Population | 59,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.1259000, -80.8087000 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellefontaine
City in Logan County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 13,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.3611600, -83.7596600 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellefontaine (-83.75966, 40.36116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $23.90 | $47.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.36 | $54.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.90 | $61.79 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.76 | $55.52 |
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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