How far is Colerain, OH from Louisville, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Louisville, OH is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.91 mi
04h 31m
Flight
161.67 mi
260.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.67 mi
Kilometers
260.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.91 mi
Kilometers
345.87 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Sun, Apr 19, 11:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colerain
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pataskala
OH

City in Licking County, Ohio, United States

From Colerain
107.3 mi
02h 15m
To Louisville
107.6 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North: High Street

    1858 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South High Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South High Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    20.4 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1719 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    20.1 mi · 23 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Cemetery Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Marble Furnace Road

    2404 ft · 1 min · Marble Furnace Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Louisville Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Road West
107 mi · 50%
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
57.3 mi · 27%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
20.1 mi · 9%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8.9 mi · 4%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
South High Street
3.13 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 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.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pataskala
02h 15m from Colerain
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Colerain and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Pataskala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Colerain and 107.6 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.08 one way or $56.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Colerain and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Pataskala

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

28 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 161.67 mi (260.18 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

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

#2 Louisville

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population9,378
Coordinates38.9928500, -83.4643600
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Louisville (-83.46436, 38.99285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.71 L · about $28.08
Round trip
$56.17
15.16 gal · 57.42 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.08 $56.17
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.15 $64.31
Premium $4.79 $36.31 $72.62
Diesel $4.30 $32.62 $65.25

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 Louisville. The current time is 02:41:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.