How far is Oberlin, OH from Colerain, OH?
The driving distance from Oberlin, OH to Colerain, OH is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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 50m.
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.
Village in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oberlin and Colerain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oberlin and Colerain.
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Start on South Main Street
29 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Lorain Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Lorain Street
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Continue on Cleveland Oberlin Road
1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Oberlin Road
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Take the ramp straight
62 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 20 East: Cleveland
2857 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Route 20
5.1 mi · 6 min · Route 20
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Take the exit slight right toward Grafton Road
1248 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Grafton Road
2266 ft · 47 sec · Grafton Road
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
102 m · 6 sec · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Turn right onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Front Street
2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Burbank Road
9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road
30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
829 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road
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Continue on Dix Expressway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Dix Expressway
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Continue on Dover Road
3.7 mi · 4 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 Oberlin and Colerain.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
21.4 mi · 00h 30m
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 Oberlin and Sunny near Colerain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oberlin to Colerain?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Wilmot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Oberlin and 64.4 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oberlin and Sunny near Colerain.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmot
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 Wilmot.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oberlin and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 109.34 mi (175.97 km).
#1 Oberlin
City in Ohio
| Population | 8,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.2939400, -82.2173800 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.12 | $34.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.88 | $39.77 |
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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