How far is Colerain, OH from Cortland, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Cortland, OH is about 112 miles (180.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
111.99 mi
02h 25m
Flight
83.33 mi
134.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.33 mi
Kilometers
134.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.99 mi
Kilometers
180.23 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cortland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Thu, Apr 16, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-15T22:23
Arrive Cortland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
La Croft
OH

Census-designated place in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States

From Colerain
56 mi
01h 12m
To Cortland
56 mi
01h 12m

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
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the ramp straight

    1144 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Valley Pike

    22.2 mi · 31 min · Ohio Valley Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    44 m · 5 sec · Franklin Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    21.8 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    1469 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    104 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 11 North: Warren, Ashtabula

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 305: Cortland, Hartford

    1344 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wilson Sharpsville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wilson Sharpsville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Niles Cortland Road Northeast

    2371 ft · 47 sec · Niles Cortland Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Mecca Street

    1784 ft · 40 sec · Mecca Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South High Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Lake Highway
43 mi · 38%
Dean Martin Boulevard
23.7 mi · 21%
Ohio Valley Pike
22.2 mi · 20%
SR 11 North
12.2 mi · 11%
Sunset Heights Road
3.16 mi · 3%
Colerain Road
2.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

River Lake Highway

Continue straight

34.1 mi · 00h 37m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Croft
01h 12m from Colerain
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colerain and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cortland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112 miles (180.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

La Croft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Colerain and 56 miles from Cortland.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Colerain and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cortland.

Stop Ideas Near La Croft

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

97 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

109 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Cortland. Straight-line distance: 83.33 mi (134.11 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

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

#2 Cortland

City in Ohio

Population6,741
Coordinates41.3303300, -80.7253600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Cortland (-80.72536, 41.33033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.96 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.27
7.9 gal · 29.92 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.63 $29.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.76 $33.51
Premium $4.79 $18.92 $37.84
Diesel $4.30 $17.00 $34.00

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Cortland. The current time is 22:23:48.

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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.