How far is Colerain, OH from Nelsonville, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Nelsonville, OH is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
118.32 mi
02h 44m
Flight
88.5 mi
142.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.5 mi
Kilometers
142.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.32 mi
Kilometers
190.41 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nelsonville
Mon, May 25, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Mon, May 25, 9:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-05-25T03:35
Arrive Nelsonville
Mon, May 25, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Norwich
OH

Human settlement in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America

From Colerain
59.1 mi
01h 22m
To Nelsonville
59.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N
Destination
78°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Elm Street

    831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Marietta Street

    108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    155 m · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Roseville Road

    13.8 mi · 21 min · Roseville Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Town Hwy 312

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Jefferson Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1936 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Lake Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Burr Oak Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Burr Oak Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Burr Oak Boulevard

    43 m · 10 sec · Burr Oak Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Burr Oak Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Burr Oak Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Canal Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    15 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Road West
60.9 mi · 51%
Roseville Road
15.7 mi · 13%
Jefferson Street
12.6 mi · 11%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 3%
Burr Oak Boulevard
2.77 mi · 2%
Maysville Pike
2.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

National Road West

Merge slight left

59.8 mi · 01h 04m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwich
01h 22m from Colerain
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Colerain and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nelsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Norwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Colerain and 59.2 miles from Nelsonville.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Colerain and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nelsonville.

Stop Ideas Near Norwich

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Nelsonville. Straight-line distance: 88.5 mi (142.43 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

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

#2 Nelsonville

City in Athens County, Ohio, USA

Population5,119
Coordinates39.4586800, -82.2318200
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Nelsonville (-82.23182, 39.45868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.8 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
8.34 gal · 31.6 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.79 $19.97 $39.95
Diesel $4.30 $17.95 $35.90

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Nelsonville. The current time is 03:35:14.

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.