How far is Painesville, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Painesville, OH to Colerain, OH is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.53 mi
02h 52m
Flight
112.79 mi
181.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.79 mi
Kilometers
181.51 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.53 mi
Kilometers
250.3 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Tue, May 12, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in Painesville
Wed, May 13, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Painesville
2026-05-12T20:28
Arrive Colerain
Tue, May 12, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Painesville
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
Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From Painesville
75.4 mi
01h 26m
To Colerain
80.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Richmond Street

    93 m · 17 sec · Richmond Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Erie Street

    890 ft · 15 sec · West Erie Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mentor Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mentor Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Johnnycake Ridge Road

    640 ft · 26 sec · Johnnycake Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    90 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward SR 44 South: Chardon

    1337 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 44

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 44

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    61 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Akron Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Colerain Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Painesville 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
70.9 mi · 46%
I 90 West
24.6 mi · 16%
Outerbelt East Freeway
8.66 mi · 6%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 5%
West Main Street
4.89 mi · 3%
West Market Street
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

61 mi · 01h 12m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 26m from Painesville
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Painesville 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 Painesville to Colerain?

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Painesville and 80.2 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.34 one way or $40.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Painesville and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

83 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Painesville and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 112.79 mi (181.51 km).

Painesville

#1 Painesville

City in Lake County, Ohio, United States

Population19,803
Coordinates41.7244900, -81.2456600
Altitude206
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: Richmond Street (-81.245624, 41.72447)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.77 L · about $20.34
Round trip
$40.68
10.98 gal · 41.54 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.34 $40.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.29 $46.58
Premium $4.79 $26.30 $52.59
Diesel $4.30 $23.63 $47.26

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Painesville and Colerain. The current time is 20:28:59.

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.