How far is Colerain, OH from Chardon, OH?
The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Chardon, OH is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Village in Ohio, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and Chardon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Chardon.
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Start on Colerain Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Colerain Road
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Cadiz Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
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Take the ramp straight
1144 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Valley Pike
22.2 mi · 31 min · Ohio Valley Pike
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Turn left onto Slack Street
158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
44 m · 5 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Dean Martin Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
21.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit straight
1469 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Cleveland
3111 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2834 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Niles
2087 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Canfield Niles Road
2804 ft · 58 sec · North Canfield Niles Road
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Continue on South Main Street
5.1 mi · 10 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Niles Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 5 min · Niles Road Southeast
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Turn left onto South Street Southeast
1.5 km · 2 min · South Street Southeast
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Continue on West Market Street
1685 ft · 47 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Parkman Road Northwest
4.9 mi · 8 min · Parkman Road Northwest
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Continue on US Route 422 Northwest
4.9 mi · 7 min · US Route 422 Northwest
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Continue on US Route 422 NW
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Route 422 NW
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Continue on US 422
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 422
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Continue on Main Market Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Market Road
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Turn right onto Madison Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Madison Road
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Turn left onto Old State Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old State Road
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Continue on South State Avenue
12.3 mi · 19 min · South State Avenue
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Turn right
99 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain and Chardon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
River Lake Highway
Continue straight
33.6 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Colerain and Sunny near Chardon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Chardon?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Colerain and 68.5 miles from Chardon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.93 one way or $35.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colerain and Sunny near Chardon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Chardon. Straight-line distance: 104.36 mi (167.95 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 Chardon
County seat of Geauga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,597 |
| Coordinates | 41.6142200, -81.1489900 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chardon (-81.14899, 41.61422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.53 | $41.06 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.18 | $46.37 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
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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