How far is Colerain, OH from Yellow Springs, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Yellow Springs, OH is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
179.33 mi
03h 26m
Flight
164.48 mi
264.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.48 mi
Kilometers
264.71 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.33 mi
Kilometers
288.61 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yellow Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Yellow Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 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
Amsterdam
OH

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

From Colerain
89.5 mi
01h 43m
To Yellow Springs
89.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Yellow Springs.

  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

    115 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Continue on West Freeway

    46.8 mi · 51 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68 South: Xenia

    1326 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Xenia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Road West
116 mi · 65%
West Freeway
46.8 mi · 26%
US 68 South
7.14 mi · 4%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
Barton Colerain Road
2.34 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

National Road West

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 06m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amsterdam
01h 43m from Colerain
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colerain and Sunny near Yellow Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Yellow Springs?

The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Amsterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Colerain and 89.9 miles from Yellow Springs.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.45 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colerain and Sunny near Yellow Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Amsterdam

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

53 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Yellow Springs. Straight-line distance: 164.48 mi (264.71 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Population59,145
Coordinates40.1259000, -80.8087000
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Yellow Springs

#2 Yellow Springs

Village in Ohio

Population3,761
Coordinates39.8064500, -83.8868700
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Yellow Springs (-83.88687, 39.80645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.95 L · about $23.45
Round trip
$46.91
12.66 gal · 47.9 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.45 $46.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.85 $53.70
Premium $4.79 $30.32 $60.64
Diesel $4.30 $27.24 $54.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Yellow Springs. The current time is 02:48:51.

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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.