How far is Sterling, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Sterling, OH to Colerain, OH is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.09 mi
02h 04m
Flight
79.76 mi
128.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.76 mi
Kilometers
128.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.09 mi
Kilometers
151.43 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Sterling
Wed, Apr 15, 11:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling
2026-04-15T19:30
Arrive Colerain
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling
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 Sterling
47 mi
01h 02m
To Colerain
47.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    32 m · 7 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kauffman Avenue

    3173 ft · 1 min · Kauffman Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Seville Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Seville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Easton Road

    1863 ft · 31 sec · East Easton Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Apple Creek Road

    3 mi · 4 min · North Apple Creek Road

  6. 6

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

    109 m · 15 sec · Fulton Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Apple Creek Road

    10.1 mi · 17 min · North Apple Creek Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 30 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Colerain Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky Drive Southwest
22.3 mi · 24%
North Apple Creek Road
13.1 mi · 14%
Dover Road
10.1 mi · 11%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 9%
West Main Street
7.27 mi · 8%
West Market Street
2.15 mi · 2%
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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Philadelphia
01h 02m from Sterling
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sterling and Slight 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 Sterling to Colerain?

The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 47 miles from Sterling and 47.1 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.30 one way or $24.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sterling and Slight 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 10.6 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 7.5 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 Sterling and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 79.76 mi (128.36 km).

Sterling

#1 Sterling

Unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States

Population4,577
Coordinates40.9675600, -81.8484700
Altitude294
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: Chestnut Street (-81.848378, 40.967451)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.57 L · about $12.30
Round trip
$24.60
6.64 gal · 25.14 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.30 $24.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.08 $28.17
Premium $4.79 $15.90 $31.81
Diesel $4.30 $14.29 $28.58

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling and Colerain. The current time is 19:30:18.

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.