How far is Dent, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Dent, OH to Colerain, OH is about 237.4 miles (382 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
237.36 mi
03h 47m
Flight
214.45 mi
345.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.45 mi
Kilometers
345.13 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.36 mi
Kilometers
382 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Return by in Dent
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dent
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dent
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
Groveport
OH

City in Ohio

From Dent
118.7 mi
01h 53m
To Colerain
118.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Dayton

    2440 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway

    17.6 mi · 20 min · Circle Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1773 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling

    1011 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    105.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min · East Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto National Road West

    1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West

  26. 26

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road

    54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  32. 32

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
106 mi · 45%
I 71 North
64.5 mi · 27%
Circle Freeway
19.8 mi · 8%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 6%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 5%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
214.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groveport
01h 53m from Dent
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colerain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Groveport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Dent and 118.6 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Groveport

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

13 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dent and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 214.45 mi (345.13 km).

Dent

#1 Dent

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population10,497
Coordinates39.1858900, -84.6513400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
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#2 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Population59,145
Coordinates40.1259000, -80.8087000
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrison Avenue (-84.65144, 39.185852)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.71 L · about $31.05
Round trip
$62.10
16.76 gal · 63.42 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.05 $62.10
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.55 $71.10
Premium $4.79 $40.14 $80.28
Diesel $4.30 $36.07 $72.14

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 Dent and Colerain. The current time is 20:40:31.

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.