How far is Rootstown, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Rootstown, OH to Colerain, OH is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
84.08 mi
02h 02m
Flight
70.98 mi
114.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.98 mi
Kilometers
114.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.08 mi
Kilometers
135.31 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Rootstown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rootstown
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rootstown
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
Carrollton
OH

Township in Carroll County, Arkansas

From Rootstown
44.7 mi
01h 01m
To Colerain
39.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 44

    3232 ft · 1 min · State Route 44

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 East: Youngstown

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Alliance

    2297 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

    781 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 14

    2796 ft · 53 sec · State Route 14

  7. 7

    Turn right

    7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Union Avenue

    3 mi · 7 min · North Union Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Union Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Union Avenue Southeast

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Union Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West McKinley Avenue

    105 m · 7 sec · West McKinley Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Valley Street

    2972 ft · 59 sec · Valley Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Alliance Road Northwest

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Alliance Road Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Canton Road Northwest

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Canton Road Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2277 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Lisbon Street

    101 m · 12 sec · South Lisbon Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest

    15 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Lisbon Street

    1638 ft · 33 sec · South Lisbon Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Scio Road Southwest

    10.7 mi · 19 min · Scio Road Southwest

  22. 22

    Continue on Scio-Carrollton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Scio-Carrollton Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scio Bowerstown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Scio Bowerstown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    3092 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    749 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East College Street

    990 ft · 20 sec · East College Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Tappan-Scio Road

    159 m · 11 sec · Tappan-Scio Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Hanover Ridge Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Hanover Ridge Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cadiz-Jewett Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Cadiz-Jewett Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on West Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  33. 33

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Colerain Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scio Road Southwest
10.7 mi · 13%
Canton Road Northwest
9.26 mi · 11%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 10%
Union Avenue Northeast
6.17 mi · 7%
Cadiz-Jewett Road
6.07 mi · 7%
West Main Street
5.91 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Scio Road Southwest

Continue on Scio Road Southwest

10.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
01h 01m from Rootstown
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rootstown and Sunny near Colerain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rootstown to Colerain?

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Rootstown and 39.3 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.00 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rootstown and Sunny near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Carrollton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

39 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

116 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rootstown and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 70.98 mi (114.23 km).

Rootstown

#1 Rootstown

High school in Rootstown Township, Portage County, Ohio

Population8,198
Coordinates41.0989500, -81.2426000
Altitude343
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: SR 44 (-81.242577, 41.09895)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.23 L · about $11.00
Round trip
$22.01
5.94 gal · 22.46 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.00 $22.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.60 $25.20
Premium $4.79 $14.23 $28.45
Diesel $4.30 $12.78 $25.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rootstown and Colerain. The current time is 06:45:34.

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.