How far is Elyria, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Elyria, OH to Colerain, OH is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Road
147.38 mi
02h 43m
Flight
109.51 mi
176.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.51 mi
Kilometers
176.24 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.38 mi
Kilometers
237.19 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Elyria
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elyria
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elyria
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
Wilmot
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From Elyria
64.6 mi
01h 21m
To Colerain
82.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
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 Elyria and Colerain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tremont Street

    11 m · 4 sec · Tremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kerstetter Way

    68 m · 15 sec · Kerstetter Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Burbank Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road

    30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    829 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Dix Expressway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Dix Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  29. 29

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  32. 32

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  34. 34

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  39. 39

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 30 min

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on West Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  43. 43

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Colerain Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
45 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
0 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky Drive Southwest
22.3 mi · 15%
Dover Road
13.8 mi · 9%
Avon Lake Road
13.7 mi · 9%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 7%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 6%
West Main Street
7.48 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmot
01h 21m from Elyria
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Elyria 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 Elyria to Colerain?

The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Wilmot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Elyria and 82.8 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Elyria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmot

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

54 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

95 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elyria and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 109.51 mi (176.24 km).

Elyria

#1 Elyria

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

Population3,173
Coordinates41.3683800, -82.1076500
Altitude218
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: Tremont Street (-82.107651, 41.368346)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.69 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.53
10.4 gal · 39.38 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.27 $38.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.06 $44.12
Premium $4.79 $24.91 $49.82
Diesel $4.30 $22.38 $44.76

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 Elyria and Colerain. The current time is 23:41:04.

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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.