How far is Waterville, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Waterville, OH to Colerain, OH is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
226.61 mi
04h 07m
Flight
179.36 mi
288.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.36 mi
Kilometers
288.65 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.61 mi
Kilometers
364.69 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 PM EDT
Return by in Waterville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterville
2026-04-19T14:28
Arrive Colerain
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Waterville
105.3 mi
02h 03m
To Colerain
121.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    37 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mechanic Street

    124 m · 11 sec · Mechanic Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Wayne Trail

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 24 East: Toledo

    3183 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Anthony Wayne Trail

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Anthony Wayne Trail

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton

    2702 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80, I 90

    2593 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago

    2594 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland

    2448 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Ohio Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250: Norwalk

    1959 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Milan Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Milan Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1158 ft · 46 sec · West Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto State Route 18

    44 m · 3 sec · State Route 18

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Mill Street East

    1709 ft · 22 sec · Mill Street East

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    16.7 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    64 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    19.9 mi · 25 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1102 ft · 29 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Dover Road

  33. 33

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  35. 35

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  38. 38

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  40. 40

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  41. 41

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  43. 43

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  44. 44

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  45. 45

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 30 min

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  47. 47

    Continue on West Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  48. 48

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  49. 49

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  50. 50

    Continue on Colerain Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
51 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
53.3 mi · 24%
Sandusky Drive Southwest
22.3 mi · 10%
East Main Street
20.1 mi · 9%
Mill Street East
19.3 mi · 9%
Dover Road
14.8 mi · 7%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

53.3 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
179.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
02h 03m from Waterville
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterville 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 Waterville to Colerain?

The road trip is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Waterville and 121.4 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.64 one way or $59.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Waterville and Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 179.36 mi (288.65 km).

Waterville

#1 Waterville

City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,596
Coordinates41.5008900, -83.7182700
Altitude187
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: North 2nd Street (-83.718332, 41.500894)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8 gal
30.27 L · about $29.64
Round trip
$59.28
16 gal · 60.54 L
Estimated CO2
71.1 kg one way
Round trip: 142.2 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.64 $59.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.94 $67.87
Premium $4.79 $38.32 $76.64
Diesel $4.30 $34.43 $68.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterville and Colerain. The current time is 14:28:44.

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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.