How far is Lancaster, OH from Colerain, OH?
The driving distance from Lancaster, OH to Colerain, OH is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Colerain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Colerain.
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Start on East Main Street
4 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North High Street
1 mi · 2 min · North High Street
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Turn straight onto Granville Pike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Granville Pike
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Continue on Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
13 mi · 18 min · Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
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Continue on Lancaster Road Southwest
1.6 km · 1 min · Lancaster Road Southwest
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Take the exit right toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
88.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road
1178 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto National Road West
1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Barton Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road
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Continue on Main Street
736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Barton Road
116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road
54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road
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Continue on Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colerain Road
1.4 km · 1 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 Lancaster 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.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
88.6 mi · 01h 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.
Sunny leaving Lancaster and Sunny near Colerain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lancaster to Colerain?
The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Norwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Lancaster and 59.4 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.26 one way or $30.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lancaster and Sunny near Colerain.
Stop Ideas Near Norwich
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 Norwich.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 99.07 mi (159.43 km).
#1 Lancaster
The county seat of Fairfield County, Ohio.
| Population | 40,932 |
| Coordinates | 39.7136800, -82.5993300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.26 | $30.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.48 | $34.95 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
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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