How far is Colerain, OH from Carlisle, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Carlisle, OH is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.1 mi
01h 24m
Flight
39.43 mi
63.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.43 mi
Kilometers
63.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.1 mi
Kilometers
80.63 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlisle
Wed, Apr 15, 11:53 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Wed, Apr 15, 1:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-15T10:28
Arrive Carlisle
Wed, Apr 15, 11:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Barnesville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Colerain
25 mi
00h 42m
To Carlisle
25 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colerain Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on National Road West

    1.2 km · 1 min · National Road West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 800: Barnesville, Dennison

    1741 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hendrysburg Freeport Road

    110 m · 6 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bond Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Leatherwood Pike

    1966 ft · 39 sec · West Leatherwood Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on South Leatherwood Road

    3 mi · 5 min · South Leatherwood Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Leatherwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · South Leatherwood Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Seneca Lake Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Seneca Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Beaver Street

    2296 ft · 46 sec · Beaver Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Batesville Road

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Batesville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lexington Ridge Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Lexington Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Road Fork Road

    2490 ft · 50 sec · Road Fork Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Road Fork Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Road West
13.2 mi · 26%
Batesville Road
8.93 mi · 18%
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.33 mi · 9%
Seneca Lake Road
4.03 mi · 8%
South Leatherwood Road
3.62 mi · 7%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

National Road West

Merge slight left

12.1 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnesville
00h 42m from Colerain
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colerain and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carlisle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Barnesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Colerain and 25 miles from Carlisle.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Barnesville

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

104 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

113 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 39.43 mi (63.46 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

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

#2 Carlisle

Village in the U.

Population7,370
Coordinates39.7456300, -81.3637300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Carlisle (-81.36373, 39.74563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.69 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.54 gal · 13.38 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.51 $15.02
Premium $4.79 $8.48 $16.96
Diesel $4.30 $7.62 $15.24

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Carlisle. The current time is 10:28:59.

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.