How far is Colerain, OH from Dent, OH?
The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Dent, OH is about 235.6 miles (379.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and Dent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Dent.
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Start on Colerain Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road
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Turn left onto Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road
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Turn left onto Barton Road
116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
736 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Barton Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on National Road West
1.2 km · 1 min · National Road West
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Take the ramp slight right
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
105.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
2411 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
83.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
19.8 mi · 23 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
2335 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rybolt Road, Harrison Avenue
1380 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Old Rybolt Road
122 m · 10 sec · Old Rybolt Road
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain and Dent.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
National Road West
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colerain and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Dent?
The road trip is about 235.6 miles (379.2 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Blacklick Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Colerain and 118 miles from Dent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 7:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.79 one way or $61.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colerain and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dent.
Stop Ideas Near Blacklick Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blacklick Estates.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Dent. Straight-line distance: 214.45 mi (345.13 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 Dent
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 10,497 |
| Coordinates | 39.1858900, -84.6513400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dent (-84.65134, 39.18589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $30.79 | $61.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $35.25 | $70.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $39.80 | $79.61 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $35.77 | $71.53 |
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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