How far is Colerain, OH from Sterling, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Sterling, OH is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.62 mi
02h 08m
Flight
79.76 mi
128.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.76 mi
Kilometers
128.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.62 mi
Kilometers
150.67 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling
Wed, Apr 15, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Thu, Apr 16, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-15T21:06
Arrive Sterling
Wed, Apr 15, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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

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
New Philadelphia
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From Colerain
46.8 mi
01h 04m
To Sterling
46.9 mi
01h 04m

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
80°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Apple Creek Road

    10.1 mi · 17 min · South Apple Creek Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fulton Road

    109 m · 15 sec · Fulton Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Apple Creek Road

    3 mi · 4 min · North Apple Creek Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Easton Road

    1863 ft · 32 sec · East Easton Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Seville Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Seville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Kauffman Avenue

    3173 ft · 2 min · Kauffman Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 24%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 17%
South Apple Creek Road
10.1 mi · 11%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 9%
Pleasant Grove Road
4.89 mi · 5%
South Wooster Avenue
3.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cadiz-Dennison Road

Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road

21.4 mi · 00h 30m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Philadelphia
01h 04m from Colerain
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colerain and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

New Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Colerain and 46.9 miles from Sterling.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Colerain and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling.

Stop Ideas Near New Philadelphia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Philadelphia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Philadelphia.

RAIL

Alliance

56 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

112 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

115 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Sterling. Straight-line distance: 79.76 mi (128.36 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

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

#2 Sterling

Unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States

Population4,577
Coordinates40.9675600, -81.8484700
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Sterling (-81.84847, 40.96756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.51 L · about $12.23
Round trip
$24.45
6.6 gal · 25.02 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.23 $24.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.00 $28.00
Premium $4.79 $15.81 $31.61
Diesel $4.30 $14.20 $28.41

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Sterling. The current time is 21:06:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.