How far is Stow, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Stow, OH to Colerain, OH is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
103.46 mi
01h 56m
Flight
78.72 mi
126.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.72 mi
Kilometers
126.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.46 mi
Kilometers
166.5 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Wed, Apr 22, 9:25 PM EDT
Return by in Stow
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stow
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Colerain
Wed, Apr 22, 9:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stow
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
Dover
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From Stow
51.6 mi
00h 58m
To Colerain
51.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Darrow Road

    6 m · 4 sec · Darrow Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kent Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Kent Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Front Street

    2089 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Street

    736 ft · 13 sec · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West: Akron

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    50.1 mi · 59 min · Akron Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Colerain Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stow 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
60 mi · 58%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 8%
West Main Street
4.89 mi · 5%
West Market Street
2.15 mi · 2%
US 250 East
1.7 mi · 2%
Colerain Road
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

50.1 mi · 00h 59m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 58m from Stow
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Stow and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colerain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Stow and 51.8 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Stow and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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 Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 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 10.9 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 Dover.

RAIL

Alliance

55 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

108 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

111 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stow and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 78.72 mi (126.69 km).

Stow

#1 Stow

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Population34,714
Coordinates41.1595000, -81.4403900
Altitude333
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: Darrow Road (-81.440358, 41.1595)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.82 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.05
7.3 gal · 27.64 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.52 $27.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.48 $30.97
Premium $4.79 $17.48 $34.97
Diesel $4.30 $15.71 $31.42

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Stow and Colerain. The current time is 19:28:55.

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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.