How far is Colerain, OH from Paulding, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Paulding, OH is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.54 mi
05h 01m
Flight
209.76 mi
337.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.76 mi
Kilometers
337.57 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.54 mi
Kilometers
401.6 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paulding
Wed, Apr 15, 1:38 PM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Wed, Apr 15, 6:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-15T08:36
Arrive Paulding
Wed, Apr 15, 1:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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
Crestline
OH

Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.

From Colerain
124.6 mi
02h 30m
To Paulding
125 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South

    2116 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    30 mi · 37 min · West Lincoln Way

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    69.4 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127, US 224: Paulding, Van Wort

    1895 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    65 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Williams Street

    104 m · 8 sec · North Williams Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Jackson Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
113 mi · 45%
West Lincoln Way
33.3 mi · 13%
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 9%
US 127
17 mi · 7%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 6%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

Keep slight left

69.4 mi · 01h 14m

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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
209.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crestline
02h 30m from Colerain
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colerain and Rain Showers Likely near Paulding.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Crestline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Colerain and 125 miles from Paulding.

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

The direct path is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.60 one way or $65.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Colerain and Rain Showers Likely near Paulding.

Stop Ideas Near Crestline

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

84 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

95 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

116 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Paulding. Straight-line distance: 209.76 mi (337.57 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

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

#2 Paulding

Village in Ohio

Population3,414
Coordinates41.1381100, -84.5805100
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Paulding (-84.58051, 41.13811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.33 L · about $32.60
Round trip
$65.21
17.6 gal · 66.66 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.60 $65.21
Mid-grade $4.24 $37.33 $74.66
Premium $4.79 $42.15 $84.30
Diesel $4.30 $37.88 $75.75

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Paulding. The current time is 08:36:42.

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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.