How far is Colerain, OH from University Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to University Heights, OH is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
126.93 mi
02h 46m
Flight
102.16 mi
164.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.16 mi
Kilometers
164.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.93 mi
Kilometers
204.27 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in University Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Thu, Apr 16, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-15T22:49
Arrive University Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Bolivar
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From Colerain
63.4 mi
01h 23m
To University Heights
63.4 mi
01h 23m

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
78°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and University Heights.

  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

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Water Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8, SR 43: Northfield Road

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Aurora Road

    1416 ft · 27 sec · Aurora Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northfield Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northfield Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northfield Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Northfield Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Road

    801 ft · 18 sec · Northfield Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Warrensville Center Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Warrensville Center Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Silsby Road

    92 m · 13 sec · Silsby Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Silsby Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
70.3 mi · 55%
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 18%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 7%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 7%
Pleasant Grove Road
4.89 mi · 4%
Northfield Road
2.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

70.3 mi · 01h 22m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
01h 23m from Colerain
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colerain to University Heights?

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Colerain and 63.4 miles from University Heights.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 12:58 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Colerain and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near University Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Bolivar

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

43 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

97 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and University Heights. Straight-line distance: 102.16 mi (164.41 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Population59,145
Coordinates40.1259000, -80.8087000
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
University Heights

#2 University Heights

City in Ohio

Population12,642
Coordinates41.4978300, -81.5373500
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: University Heights (-81.53735, 41.49783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
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 06m
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.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.95 L · about $16.60
Round trip
$33.20
8.96 gal · 33.9 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and University Heights. The current time is 22:49:14.

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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.