How far is Colerain, OH from Highland Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Highland Heights, OH is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
130.3 mi
02h 48m
Flight
104.57 mi
168.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.57 mi
Kilometers
168.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.3 mi
Kilometers
209.7 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-18T23:25
Arrive Highland Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Bolivar
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From Colerain
65.2 mi
01h 24m
To Highland Heights
65.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Highland Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Colerain Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pleasant Grove Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road

    21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Water Street

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Water Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Brainard Road, Cedar Road

    159 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Brainard Road North

    145 m · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Brainard Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Brainard Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bishop Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bishop Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
70.3 mi · 54%
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 17%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 6%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 6%
Outerbelt East Freeway
7.4 mi · 6%
Pleasant Grove Road
4.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

70.3 mi · 01h 22m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
01h 24m from Colerain
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Colerain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Highland Heights?

The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Colerain and 65.1 miles from Highland Heights.

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

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Colerain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Bolivar

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

43 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

97 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Highland Heights. Straight-line distance: 104.57 mi (168.29 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Population59,145
Coordinates40.1259000, -80.8087000
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Highland Heights

#2 Highland Heights

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population8,335
Coordinates41.5520000, -81.4784500
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Highland Heights (-81.47845, 41.552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.41 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.09
9.2 gal · 34.82 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.04 $34.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.51 $39.03
Premium $4.79 $22.03 $44.07
Diesel $4.30 $19.80 $39.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Highland Heights. The current time is 23:25:54.

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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.