How far is Sheffield Lake, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Sheffield Lake, OH to Colerain, OH is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
156.21 mi
02h 53m
Flight
115.85 mi
186.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.85 mi
Kilometers
186.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.21 mi
Kilometers
251.39 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Thu, Apr 30, 3:25 PM EDT
Return by in Sheffield Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 6:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheffield Lake
2026-04-30T12:31
Arrive Colerain
Thu, Apr 30, 3:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheffield Lake
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
Mount Eaton
OH

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From Sheffield Lake
68.7 mi
01h 26m
To Colerain
87.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheffield Lake and Colerain.

  1. 1

    Start on Ivanhoe Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · Ivanhoe Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue

    960 ft · 47 sec · Pasadena Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ferndale Avenue

    1834 ft · 52 sec · Ferndale Avenue

  4. 4

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

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Harris Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Colorado Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Abbe Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · North Abbe Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Burbank Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road

    30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    829 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Dix Expressway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Dix Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  30. 30

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  32. 32

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  35. 35

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  37. 37

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  40. 40

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  41. 41

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  42. 42

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 30 min

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  44. 44

    Continue on West Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  46. 46

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Colerain Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheffield Lake 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
48 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
0 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky Drive Southwest
22.3 mi · 14%
Dover Road
13.8 mi · 9%
Avon Lake Road
13.7 mi · 9%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 7%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 5%
West Main Street
7.48 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Eaton
01h 26m from Sheffield Lake
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sheffield Lake 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 Sheffield Lake to Colerain?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Mount Eaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Sheffield Lake and 87.5 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sheffield Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Eaton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

57 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

82 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

90 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

119 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheffield Lake and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 115.85 mi (186.45 km).

Sheffield Lake

#1 Sheffield Lake

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America

Population8,952
Coordinates41.4875400, -82.1015400
Altitude183
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: Ivanhoe Avenue (-82.10154, 41.487555)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
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
5.51 gal
20.87 L · about $20.41
Round trip
$40.83
11.02 gal · 41.74 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.41 $40.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.37 $46.75
Premium $4.79 $26.39 $52.79
Diesel $4.30 $23.72 $47.43

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheffield Lake and Colerain. The current time is 12:31:21.

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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.