How far is Lima, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Lima, OH to Colerain, OH is about 150 miles (241.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
149.99 mi
02h 33m
Flight
101.26 mi
162.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.26 mi
Kilometers
162.96 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.99 mi
Kilometers
241.38 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 PM EDT
Return by in Lima
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lima
2026-04-16T11:26
Arrive Colerain
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lima
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
Newport
OH

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

From Lima
70 mi
01h 16m
To Colerain
80 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Lima and Colerain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Lima Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Lima Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on OH State Route 124

    3.2 mi · 5 min · OH State Route 124

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

    2556 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  11. 11

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport

    761 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    1396 ft · 30 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Cadiz Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on Sunset Heights Road

    2084 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Sunset Heights Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Colerain Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Colerain Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lima 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 15%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 11%
12th Street
12.3 mi · 8%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 8%
Corridor D
7.83 mi · 5%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

24.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
01h 16m from Lima
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lima 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 Lima to Colerain?

The road trip is about 150 miles (241.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Lima and 80 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.60 one way or $39.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lima and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 101.26 mi (162.96 km).

Lima

#1 Lima

City in Ohio, United States

Population36,440
Coordinates39.0642400, -82.1198700
Altitude182
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: New Lima Road (-82.119932, 39.064248)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
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 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.03 L · about $19.60
Round trip
$39.20
10.58 gal · 40.06 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.60 $39.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.44 $44.88
Premium $4.79 $25.34 $50.68
Diesel $4.30 $22.77 $45.54

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 Lima and Colerain. The current time is 11:26:00.

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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.