How far is Colerain, OH from Chester, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Chester, OH is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
125.13 mi
02h 28m
Flight
93.08 mi
149.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.08 mi
Kilometers
149.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.13 mi
Kilometers
201.38 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chester
Fri, Apr 17, 12:30 PM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Fri, Apr 17, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-17T10:01
Arrive Chester
Fri, Apr 17, 12:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
New Matamoras
OH

City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America

From Colerain
62.5 mi
01h 14m
To Chester
62.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colerain Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Colerain Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Sunset Heights Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Sunset Heights Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cadiz Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    1947 ft · 39 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    700 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Valley Pike

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Ohio Valley Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    1453 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road

    2461 ft · 32 sec · Ferry Landing Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2318 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Energy Road

    21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North 4th Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto SR 7

    22.7 mi · 27 min · SR 7

  25. 25

    Turn left

    921 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 248

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 7
22.7 mi · 18%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 17%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 13%
3rd Street
13.7 mi · 11%
Ohio Valley Pike
11.4 mi · 9%
Corridor D
10.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

SR 7

Merge slight left onto SR 7

22.7 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Matamoras
01h 14m from Colerain
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Colerain and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

New Matamoras is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Colerain and 62.6 miles from Chester.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.34 one way or $32.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Chester. Straight-line distance: 93.08 mi (149.79 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

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

#2 Chester

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population3,107
Coordinates39.0875800, -81.9226400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Chester (-81.92264, 39.08758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $16.34
Round trip
$32.68
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.34 $32.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.71 $37.41
Premium $4.79 $21.12 $42.25
Diesel $4.30 $18.98 $37.96

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Chester. The current time is 10:01:26.

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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.