How far is Yellow Springs, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Yellow Springs, OH to Colerain, OH is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
180.62 mi
02h 55m
Flight
164.48 mi
264.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.48 mi
Kilometers
264.71 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.62 mi
Kilometers
290.68 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Yellow Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yellow Springs
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yellow Springs
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
Amsterdam
OH

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America

From Yellow Springs
89.3 mi
01h 27m
To Colerain
91.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Yellow Springs and Colerain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yellow Springs and Colerain.

  1. 1

    Start on Xenia Avenue

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Xenia Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    2871 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    43.2 mi · 47 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  7. 7

    Continue on East Freeway

    114 mi · 2 hr 4 min · East Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto National Road West

    1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road

    54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yellow Springs 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
114 mi · 63%
Xenia Avenue
50.3 mi · 28%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
West Freeway
3.23 mi · 2%
Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Continue on East Freeway

114 mi · 02h 04m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amsterdam
01h 27m from Yellow Springs
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yellow Springs 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 Yellow Springs to Colerain?

The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Amsterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.3 miles from Yellow Springs and 91.3 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.60 one way or $47.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Yellow Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Amsterdam

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

53 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yellow Springs and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 164.48 mi (264.71 km).

Yellow Springs

#1 Yellow Springs

Village in Ohio

Population3,761
Coordinates39.8064500, -83.8868700
Altitude295
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: Xenia Avenue (-83.887522, 39.807043)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.13 L · about $23.60
Round trip
$47.20
12.74 gal · 48.26 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.60 $47.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.02 $54.04
Premium $4.79 $30.51 $61.02
Diesel $4.30 $27.42 $54.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yellow Springs and Colerain. The current time is 23:42:58.

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.