How far is Colerain, OH from South Lebanon, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to South Lebanon, OH is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.65 mi
03h 56m
Flight
188.22 mi
302.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.22 mi
Kilometers
302.91 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.65 mi
Kilometers
327.75 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive South Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 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
Kirkersville
OH

Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America

From Colerain
101.7 mi
01h 58m
To South Lebanon
102 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and South Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on Colerain Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on National Road West

    1.2 km · 1 min · National Road West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    105.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    73.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: South Lebanon

    1615 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mason Road

    1997 ft · 55 sec · Mason Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Pike Street

    762 ft · 23 sec · West Pike Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    790 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1068 ft · 47 sec · West Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Road West
107 mi · 52%
South Freeway
73.2 mi · 36%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 5%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
Barton Colerain Road
2.34 mi · 1%
I 270 South
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

National Road West

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 54m

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
188.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkersville
01h 58m from Colerain
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Colerain and Sunny near South Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colerain to South Lebanon?

The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Colerain and 102 miles from South Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Colerain and Sunny near South Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

34 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and South Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 188.22 mi (302.91 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Population59,145
Coordinates40.1259000, -80.8087000
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
South Lebanon

#2 South Lebanon

Town

Population4,799
Coordinates39.3708900, -84.2132700
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: South Lebanon (-84.21327, 39.37089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.2 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.28
14.38 gal · 54.4 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.64 $53.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.50 $61.00
Premium $4.79 $34.44 $68.88
Diesel $4.30 $30.95 $61.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and South Lebanon. The current time is 00:30:27.

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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.