How far is Willoughby Hills, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Willoughby Hills, OH to Colerain, OH is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
137.39 mi
02h 30m
Flight
106.61 mi
171.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.61 mi
Kilometers
171.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.39 mi
Kilometers
221.11 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Willoughby Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willoughby Hills
2026-04-18T23:00
Arrive Colerain
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willoughby Hills
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
East Sparta
OH

Town

From Willoughby Hills
68.6 mi
01h 15m
To Colerain
68.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willoughby Hills and Colerain.

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    2785 ft · 1 min · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maplegrove Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Maplegrove Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto S.O.M. Center Road

    78 m · 6 sec · S.O.M. Center Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1445 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    61 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Akron Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Colerain Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willoughby Hills 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
70.9 mi · 52%
Outerbelt East Freeway
21.3 mi · 16%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 6%
West Main Street
4.89 mi · 4%
West Market Street
2.15 mi · 2%
US 250 East
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

61 mi · 01h 12m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Sparta
01h 15m from Willoughby Hills
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Willoughby Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Colerain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willoughby Hills to Colerain?

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

East Sparta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Willoughby Hills and 68.8 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.97 one way or $35.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Willoughby Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near East Sparta

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

36 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

97 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

100 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

118 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willoughby Hills and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 106.61 mi (171.57 km).

Willoughby Hills

#1 Willoughby Hills

City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America

Population9,540
Coordinates41.5983800, -81.4184500
Altitude245
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: River Road (-81.418207, 41.598326)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.35 L · about $17.97
Round trip
$35.94
9.7 gal · 36.7 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.97 $35.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.57 $41.15
Premium $4.79 $23.23 $46.46
Diesel $4.30 $20.87 $41.75

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 Willoughby Hills and Colerain. The current time is 23:00:19.

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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.