How far is Colerain, OH from Grove City, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Grove City, OH is about 132 miles (212.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.07 mi
02h 37m
Flight
122.07 mi
196.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.07 mi
Kilometers
196.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.07 mi
Kilometers
212.54 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grove City
Thu, May 14, 7:41 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Thu, May 14, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-05-14T05:04
Arrive Grove City
Thu, May 14, 7:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
North Zanesville
OH

Census-designated place in Muskingum County, Ohio

From Colerain
65.9 mi
01h 18m
To Grove City
66.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Grove City.

  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

    105.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Grove City

    2041 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1460 ft · 47 sec · Harrisburg Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Columbus Street

    87 m · 11 sec · Columbus Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto First Street

    676 ft · 23 sec · First Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · First Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Road West
107 mi · 81%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
13.2 mi · 10%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 3%
Barton Colerain Road
2.34 mi · 2%
Broadway
1.52 mi · 1%
I 270 South
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Zanesville
01h 18m from Colerain
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colerain and Sunny near Grove City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Grove City?

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

North Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Colerain and 66.2 miles from Grove City.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Colerain and Sunny near Grove City.

Stop Ideas Near North Zanesville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

85 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Grove City. Straight-line distance: 122.07 mi (196.45 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Population59,145
Coordinates40.1259000, -80.8087000
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Grove City

#2 Grove City

A city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population41,820
Coordinates39.8814500, -83.0929600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Grove City (-83.09296, 39.88145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.53
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.27 $34.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.77 $39.54
Premium $4.79 $22.32 $44.64
Diesel $4.30 $20.06 $40.11

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Grove City. The current time is 05:04:02.

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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.