How far is Fort Shawnee, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Fort Shawnee, OH to Colerain, OH is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
220.88 mi
03h 40m
Flight
179.37 mi
288.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.37 mi
Kilometers
288.67 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.88 mi
Kilometers
355.47 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Tue, May 5, 2:25 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Shawnee
Tue, May 5, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Shawnee
2026-05-05T10:44
Arrive Colerain
Tue, May 5, 2:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Shawnee
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
Mifflin
OH

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

From Fort Shawnee
106.9 mi
01h 50m
To Colerain
114 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Shawnee and Colerain.

  1. 1

    Start on West Breese Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Breese Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Toledo

    990 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky

    1908 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road

    2510 ft · 53 sec · County Road 15 / Hancock Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1102 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Dover Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  19. 19

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 30 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on West Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Colerain Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
72.8 mi · 33%
Sandusky Drive Southwest
22.3 mi · 10%
Dover Road
14.8 mi · 7%
I 75 North
14.8 mi · 7%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 4%
West Main Street
7.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Road 15 / Hancock Road

Take the exit slight right

72.1 mi · 01h 24m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
179.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 50m from Fort Shawnee
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Shawnee and Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Shawnee to Colerain?

The road trip is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Fort Shawnee and 114 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.86 one way or $57.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Shawnee and Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Shawnee and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 179.37 mi (288.67 km).

Fort Shawnee

#1 Fort Shawnee

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,726
Coordinates40.6867200, -84.1377300
Altitude264
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: West Breese Road (-84.137728, 40.686597)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.79 gal
29.5 L · about $28.86
Round trip
$57.72
15.58 gal · 59 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.86 $57.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.05 $66.09
Premium $4.79 $37.31 $74.63
Diesel $4.30 $33.53 $67.06

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Shawnee and Colerain. The current time is 10:44:39.

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.