How far is Northwood, OH from Colerain, OH?
The driving distance from Northwood, OH to Colerain, OH is about 200 miles (321.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwood and Colerain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood and Colerain.
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Start on Rood Street
629 ft · 30 sec · Rood Street
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Turn right onto Woodville Road
3012 ft · 1 min · Woodville Road
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Take the ramp left toward Woodville Road
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80, I 90, Ohio Turnpike: Chicago, Cleveland
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
1441 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
46.2 mi · 49 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 250: Norwalk
1959 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Milan Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Milan Road
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1158 ft · 46 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Turn slight left onto State Route 18
44 m · 3 sec · State Route 18
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Turn straight onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
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Turn slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Mill Street East
1709 ft · 22 sec · Mill Street East
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Keep slight right
16.7 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
64 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
19.9 mi · 25 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
1102 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on Dover Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Dover Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
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Continue on West Main Street
2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
21.4 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Deersville Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue
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Continue on West Market Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
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Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Colerain Road
1.7 mi · 2 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 Northwood and Colerain.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
46.2 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Northwood 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 Northwood to Colerain?
The road trip is about 200 miles (321.9 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Jeromesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Northwood and 100.7 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.16 one way or $52.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Northwood and Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.
Stop Ideas Near Jeromesville
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 Jeromesville.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 172.6 mi (277.77 km).
#1 Northwood
Human settlement in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.6072700, -83.4688200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.95 | $59.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.82 | $67.63 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.39 | $60.77 |
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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