How far is Colerain, OH from Shelby, OH?
The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Shelby, OH is about 127 miles (204.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and Shelby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Shelby.
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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
28.5 mi · 36 min · West Lincoln Way
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Springmill Street, Shelby
1550 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Springmill Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Springmill Street
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Continue on Springmill Road
8.1 mi · 13 min · Springmill Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1473 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Gamble Street
10 m · 1 sec · North Gamble Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Gamble Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain and Shelby.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Lincoln Way
Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way
28.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Colerain and Partly Sunny near Shelby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Shelby?
The road trip is about 127 miles (204.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Beach City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Colerain and 63.6 miles from Shelby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.60 one way or $33.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Colerain and Partly Sunny near Shelby.
Stop Ideas Near Beach City
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 Beach City.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Shelby. Straight-line distance: 110.47 mi (177.78 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 Shelby
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 9,066 |
| Coordinates | 40.8814500, -82.6618400 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelby (-82.66184, 40.88145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.60 | $33.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.00 | $38.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.46 | $42.92 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.28 | $38.56 |
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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