How far is Colerain, OH from Ottawa, OH?
The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Ottawa, OH is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.8 miles (291 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and Ottawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Ottawa.
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Start on Colerain Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road
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Continue on Pleasant Grove Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
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Continue on East Market Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue
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Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
1543 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue
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Turn left
22.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
2116 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way
3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way
30 mi · 37 min · West Lincoln Way
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 224, SR 15 West: Findlay, Ottawa
1620 ft · 49 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West Trenton Avenue
20.7 mi · 32 min · West Trenton Avenue
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Turn right onto North Oak Street
6 m · 1 sec · North Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain and Ottawa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Colerain and Sunny near Ottawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Ottawa?
The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.7 miles from Colerain and 105 miles from Ottawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.8 miles (291 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 8:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colerain and Sunny near Ottawa.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Ottawa. Straight-line distance: 180.81 mi (290.98 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 Ottawa
Village in Ohio
| Population | 4,323 |
| Coordinates | 41.0192200, -84.0471700 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ottawa (-84.04717, 41.01922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.42 | $54.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.39 | $62.78 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.45 | $70.89 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.85 | $63.70 |
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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