How far is Jerome, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Jerome, OH to Colerain, OH is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.39 mi
02h 30m
Flight
125.04 mi
201.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.04 mi
Kilometers
201.24 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.39 mi
Kilometers
240.42 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Thu, Apr 16, 8:20 PM EDT
Return by in Jerome
Thu, Apr 16, 10:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jerome
2026-04-16T17:49
Arrive Colerain
Thu, Apr 16, 8:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jerome
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
Zanesville
OH

City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States

From Jerome
73.1 mi
01h 15m
To Colerain
76.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jerome Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Jerome Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Manley Road

    1843 ft · 37 sec · Manley Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Glick Road

    56 m · 4 sec · Glick Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Glick Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Glick Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hard Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hard Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sawmill Road

    3113 ft · 1 min · Sawmill Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 270 East

    1674 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    20.6 mi · 24 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1558 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street, Reynoldsburg

    1716 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Columbus, Wheeling

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: Wheeling, Columbus

    128 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling, Brice Road

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I-70: Wheeling

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    105.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min · East Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto National Road West

    1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  23. 23

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

    54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  25. 25

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jerome 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
105 mi · 71%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
20.6 mi · 14%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
2.44 mi · 2%
Glick Road
2.35 mi · 2%
Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

105 mi · 01h 54m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesville
01h 15m from Jerome
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jerome and Partly Sunny then 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 Jerome to Colerain?

The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Jerome and 76.3 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jerome and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Zanesville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 125.04 mi (201.24 km).

Jerome

#1 Jerome

Township in Union County, Ohio

Population6,006
Coordinates40.1664500, -83.1757500
Altitude299
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: Jerome Road (-83.175772, 40.166448)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.95 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.05
10.54 gal · 39.9 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.53 $39.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.36 $44.71
Premium $4.79 $25.24 $50.49
Diesel $4.30 $22.68 $45.36

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jerome and Colerain. The current time is 17:49:29.

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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.