How far is Garfield Heights, OH from Colerain, OH?
The driving distance from Garfield Heights, OH to Colerain, OH is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garfield Heights and Colerain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garfield Heights and Colerain.
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Start on Turney Road
10 m · 4 sec · Turney Road
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Turn left onto Granger Road
2760 ft · 54 sec · Granger Road
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Turn left onto Transportation Boulevard
1404 ft · 42 sec · Transportation Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 480 West: Toledo
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
143 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Akron
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Akron
2130 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
19.2 mi · 23 min · Willow Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
21.4 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Deersville Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue
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Continue on West Market Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
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Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Colerain Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garfield Heights and Colerain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 21
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
28.7 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Garfield Heights and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Colerain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garfield Heights to Colerain?
The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Beach City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Garfield Heights and 67.1 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.75 one way or $33.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Garfield Heights and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Colerain.
Stop Ideas Near Beach City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beach City.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garfield Heights and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 98.47 mi (158.48 km).
#1 Garfield Heights
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 27,272 |
| Coordinates | 41.4170000, -81.6059600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colerain
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.
| Population | 59,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.1259000, -80.8087000 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $16.75 | $33.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.17 | $38.35 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.45 | $38.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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