How far is Portage Lakes, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Portage Lakes, OH to Colerain, OH is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
95.59 mi
01h 49m
Flight
71.63 mi
115.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.63 mi
Kilometers
115.27 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.59 mi
Kilometers
153.84 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Portage Lakes
Sun, Apr 19, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage Lakes
2026-04-19T01:18
Arrive Colerain
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage Lakes
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
New Philadelphia
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From Portage Lakes
46.5 mi
00h 54m
To Colerain
49.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Portage Lakes and Colerain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage Lakes and Colerain.

  1. 1

    Start on Sauer Drive

    103 m · 21 sec · Sauer Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Ingleside Drive

    834 ft · 39 sec · West Ingleside Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2991 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Killian Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Killian Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Arlington Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Arlington Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 77 South: Canton

    2390 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Colerain Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage Lakes and Colerain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
48.8 mi · 51%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 9%
West Main Street
4.89 mi · 5%
West Market Street
2.15 mi · 2%
US 250 East
1.7 mi · 2%
Colerain Road
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 77 South

Merge slight left

38.5 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Philadelphia
00h 54m from Portage Lakes
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Portage Lakes 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 Portage Lakes to Colerain?

The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

New Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Portage Lakes and 49.2 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.49 one way or $24.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Portage Lakes and Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near New Philadelphia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Philadelphia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Philadelphia.

RAIL

Alliance

56 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

112 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

115 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage Lakes and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 71.63 mi (115.27 km).

Portage Lakes

#1 Portage Lakes

Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio

Population6,968
Coordinates41.0072800, -81.5270600
Altitude321
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: Sauer Drive (-81.527146, 41.007243)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.77 L · about $12.49
Round trip
$24.97
6.74 gal · 25.54 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.49 $24.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.30 $28.59
Premium $4.79 $16.14 $32.28
Diesel $4.30 $14.50 $29.01

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 Portage Lakes and Colerain. The current time is 01:18:48.

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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.