How far is Colerain, OH from Rootstown, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Rootstown, OH is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.2 mi
02h 19m
Flight
70.98 mi
114.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.98 mi
Kilometers
114.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.2 mi
Kilometers
177.35 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rootstown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-23T08:08
Arrive Rootstown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Loudon
OH

Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States

From Colerain
55.1 mi
01h 09m
To Rootstown
55.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Water Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    132 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Youngstown

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44 South

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 44

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
54 mi · 49%
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 20%
I 76 East
14.9 mi · 13%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 8%
Pleasant Grove Road
4.89 mi · 4%
East Market Street
2.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

53.9 mi · 01h 01m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 09m from Colerain
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colerain and Mostly Sunny near Rootstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Colerain and 55.1 miles from Rootstown.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colerain and Mostly Sunny near Rootstown.

Stop Ideas Near Loudon

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

102 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

105 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Rootstown. Straight-line distance: 70.98 mi (114.23 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

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

#2 Rootstown

High school in Rootstown Township, Portage County, Ohio

Population8,198
Coordinates41.0989500, -81.2426000
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Rootstown (-81.2426, 41.09895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.72 L · about $14.41
Round trip
$28.82
7.78 gal · 29.44 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.41 $28.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $4.79 $18.63 $37.27
Diesel $4.30 $16.74 $33.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Rootstown. The current time is 08:08:41.

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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.