How far is Rocky River, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Rocky River, OH to Colerain, OH is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.63 mi
02h 38m
Flight
107.71 mi
173.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.71 mi
Kilometers
173.34 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.63 mi
Kilometers
216.67 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Tue, May 12, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in Rocky River
Wed, May 13, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocky River
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Colerain
Tue, May 12, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rocky River
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
Navarre
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Rocky River
67 mi
01h 19m
To Colerain
67.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
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 Rocky River and Colerain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rocky River and Colerain.

  1. 1

    Start on Shoreland Avenue

    1101 ft · 51 sec · Shoreland Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wooster Road

    1490 ft · 45 sec · Wooster Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Hilliard Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hilliard Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Hilliard Road

    131 m · 11 sec · Hilliard Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South Marginal Drive

    1455 ft · 31 sec · South Marginal Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East: Cleveland

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Northwest Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Downtown, Akron

    132 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Akron

    2653 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    25 mi · 30 min · Willow Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  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 Rocky River 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
48.2 mi · 36%
Willow Freeway
25 mi · 19%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 6%
Northwest Freeway
5.86 mi · 4%
West Main Street
4.89 mi · 4%
West Market Street
2.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

28.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Navarre
01h 19m from Rocky River
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rocky River 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 Rocky River to Colerain?

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Navarre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Rocky River and 67.6 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.60 one way or $35.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Navarre

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

42 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

86 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rocky River and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 107.71 mi (173.34 km).

Rocky River

#1 Rocky River

City in Ohio

Population19,906
Coordinates41.4756000, -81.8393000
Altitude210
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: Shoreland Avenue (-81.839306, 41.475482)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.98 L · about $17.60
Round trip
$35.20
9.5 gal · 35.96 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.60 $35.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.15 $40.30
Premium $4.79 $22.75 $45.51
Diesel $4.30 $20.44 $40.89

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Rocky River and Colerain. The current time is 19:19:14.

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.