How far is Colerain, OH from Bluffton, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Bluffton, OH is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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
198.16 mi
04h 04m
Flight
170.3 mi
274.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.3 mi
Kilometers
274.07 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.16 mi
Kilometers
318.9 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:52 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

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
Jeromesville
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Colerain
98.9 mi
02h 02m
To Bluffton
99.2 mi
02h 02m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    30 mi · 37 min · West Lincoln Way

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    31.1 mi · 33 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 15 / Hancock Road

  22. 22

    Continue on County Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Line Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    25 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
75.2 mi · 38%
West Lincoln Way
33.3 mi · 17%
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 11%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 8%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 4%
Pleasant Grove Road
4.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

37.8 mi · 00h 41m

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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
170.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeromesville
02h 02m from Colerain
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colerain and Sunny near Bluffton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Jeromesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Colerain and 99.2 miles from Bluffton.

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

The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colerain and Sunny near Bluffton.

Stop Ideas Near Jeromesville

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

63 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

83 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

93 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 170.3 mi (274.07 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

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

#2 Bluffton

Town in northwest Ohio

Population4,030
Coordinates40.8953300, -83.8888300
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Bluffton (-83.88883, 40.89533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.47 L · about $25.90
Round trip
$51.80
13.98 gal · 52.94 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.90 $51.80
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.65 $59.30
Premium $4.79 $33.48 $66.96
Diesel $4.30 $30.08 $60.17

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 Bluffton. The current time is 05:16:31.

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.