How far is Willoughby, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Willoughby, OH to Colerain, OH is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
138.75 mi
02h 34m
Flight
109.16 mi
175.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.16 mi
Kilometers
175.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.75 mi
Kilometers
223.3 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Tue, May 12, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in Willoughby
Wed, May 13, 1:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willoughby
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Colerain
Tue, May 12, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willoughby
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
Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From Willoughby
69.5 mi
01h 17m
To Colerain
69.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
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 Willoughby and Colerain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Spaulding Street

    18 m · 11 sec · East Spaulding Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ridge Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto S.O.M. Center Road

    751 ft · 20 sec · S.O.M. Center Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1445 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    61 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Akron Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

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

    566 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Colerain Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willoughby 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
70.9 mi · 51%
Outerbelt East Freeway
21.3 mi · 15%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 6%
West Main Street
4.89 mi · 4%
Ridge Road
2.43 mi · 2%
West Market Street
2.15 mi · 2%
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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 17m from Willoughby
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Willoughby 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 Willoughby to Colerain?

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Willoughby and 69.3 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.15 one way or $36.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

83 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willoughby and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 109.16 mi (175.68 km).

Willoughby

#1 Willoughby

City in Ohio, USA

Population22,967
Coordinates41.6397700, -81.4065000
Altitude201
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: East Spaulding Street (-81.406506, 41.639705)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.53 L · about $18.15
Round trip
$36.31
9.8 gal · 37.06 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.15 $36.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.79 $41.57
Premium $4.79 $23.47 $46.94
Diesel $4.30 $21.09 $42.18

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Willoughby and Colerain. The current time is 20:29:01.

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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.