How far is Colerain, OH from Sandusky, OH?
The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Sandusky, OH is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and Sandusky.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Sandusky.
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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 right
14.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cottage Street
21 m · 1 sec · North Cottage Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Cottage Street
2689 ft · 35 sec · North Cottage Street
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Continue on United States Highway 250
3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
1867 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wooster Street
4.8 mi · 7 min · Wooster Street
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Turn slight right onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
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Turn right onto State Route 18
7 m · 1 sec · State Route 18
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Continue on State Route 18
26 m · 2 sec · State Route 18
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1113 ft · 43 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto East Bogart Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Bogart Road
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Park Street
46 m · 7 sec · West Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain and Sandusky.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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22.1 mi · 00h 25m
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 Mostly Sunny near Sandusky.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Sandusky?
The road trip is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Apple Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Colerain and 76.9 miles from Sandusky.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colerain and Mostly Sunny near Sandusky.
Stop Ideas Near Apple Creek
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 Apple Creek.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Sandusky. Straight-line distance: 135.01 mi (217.27 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 Sandusky
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 3,528 |
| Coordinates | 41.4489400, -82.7079600 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandusky (-82.70796, 41.44894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.12 | $40.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.03 | $46.07 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.37 | $46.74 |
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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