How far is Springfield, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Colerain, OH is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
171.09 mi
02h 49m
Flight
159.34 mi
256.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.34 mi
Kilometers
256.43 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.09 mi
Kilometers
275.34 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, May 13, 12:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-12T18:37
Arrive Colerain
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Gratiot
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Springfield
84.5 mi
01h 24m
To Colerain
86.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
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 Springfield and Colerain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    562 ft · 17 sec · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Columbia Street

    2036 ft · 34 sec · East Columbia Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Columbus

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Continue on East Freeway

    114 mi · 2 hr 4 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto National Road West

    1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road

    54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  18. 18

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
114 mi · 67%
I 70 East
34.1 mi · 20%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
West Freeway
3.23 mi · 2%
Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Continue on East Freeway

114 mi · 02h 04m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
159.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratiot
01h 24m from Springfield
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Colerain?

The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Gratiot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Springfield and 86.6 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.38 one way or $44.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gratiot

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

67 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 159.34 mi (256.43 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
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: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.85 L · about $22.38
Round trip
$44.76
12.08 gal · 45.7 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.38 $44.76
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.62 $51.24
Premium $4.79 $28.93 $57.86
Diesel $4.30 $26.00 $51.99

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 Springfield and Colerain. The current time is 18:37:21.

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.