How far is Louisville, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Louisville, OH to Colerain, OH is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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
215.33 mi
03h 46m
Flight
161.67 mi
260.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.67 mi
Kilometers
260.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.33 mi
Kilometers
346.54 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Colerain
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
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
Pataskala
OH

City in Licking County, Ohio, United States

From Louisville
107.1 mi
01h 53m
To Colerain
108.3 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisville Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Louisville Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marble Furnace Road

    2404 ft · 1 min · Marble Furnace Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Cemetery Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Cemetery Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    20.1 mi · 23 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1503 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.5 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East: Columbus, Wheeling

    2301 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1011 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    105.8 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 Louisville 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
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
106 mi · 49%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
42.6 mi · 20%
US 23 North
34.5 mi · 16%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
9.07 mi · 4%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
South High Street
2.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

106 mi · 01h 54m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pataskala
01h 53m from Louisville
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisville 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 Louisville to Colerain?

The road trip is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Pataskala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Louisville and 108.3 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.16 one way or $56.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Pataskala

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

28 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 161.67 mi (260.18 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population9,378
Coordinates38.9928500, -83.4643600
Altitude278
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: Louisville Road (-83.464631, 38.99258)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.6 gal
28.76 L · about $28.16
Round trip
$56.32
15.2 gal · 57.52 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 135.1 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.16 $56.32
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.24 $64.48
Premium $4.79 $36.40 $72.81
Diesel $4.30 $32.71 $65.42

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Colerain. The current time is 01:06:05.

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.