How far is Nelson, OH from Colerain, OH?
The driving distance from Nelson, OH to Colerain, OH is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 08m.
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.
Census-designated place in Columbiana County, Ohio
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 Nelson and Colerain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelson and Colerain.
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Start on Nelson Town Square
127 m · 14 sec · Nelson Town Square
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Exit the rotary
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto US Route 422 Northwest
4.2 mi · 6 min · US Route 422 Northwest
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Continue on Parkman Road Northwest
1.8 mi · 2 min · Parkman Road Northwest
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Continue on Parkman Road Northwest
3.1 mi · 5 min · Parkman Road Northwest
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1685 ft · 45 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on South Street Southwest
1.5 km · 2 min · South Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Niles Road Southeast
963 ft · 19 sec · Niles Road Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Niles Road Southeast
2.5 mi · 4 min · Niles Road Southeast
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Continue on North Main Street
5.1 mi · 10 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Canfield Niles Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Canfield Niles Road
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Take the ramp left
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
707 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield
2592 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 36 min
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Continue on River Lake Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway
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Take the exit slight right
21.5 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dean Martin Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Slack Street
69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street
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Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard
22.2 mi · 31 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
982 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Cadiz Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2084 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Colerain Road
2.1 mi · 3 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 Nelson and Colerain.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
SR 11 South
Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 00h 36m
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 Nelson 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 Nelson to Colerain?
The road trip is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Glenmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Nelson and 57.8 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Nelson and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Colerain.
Stop Ideas Near Glenmoor
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 Glenmoor.
Alliance
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nelson and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 82.8 mi (133.25 km).
#1 Nelson
Township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,140 |
| Coordinates | 41.3100600, -81.0514800 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.31 | $34.61 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.54 | $39.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
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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