How far is Anderson, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Anderson, OH to Colerain, OH is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.36 mi
02h 54m
Flight
131.26 mi
211.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.26 mi
Kilometers
211.25 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.36 mi
Kilometers
270.95 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Fri, Apr 17, 7:42 PM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Fri, Apr 17, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-17T16:48
Arrive Colerain
Fri, Apr 17, 7:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
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
Gratiot
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Anderson
83.1 mi
01h 27m
To Colerain
85.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Anderson Station Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Anderson Station Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Moundsville Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Moundsville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 23 North: Columbus

    1293 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    29.3 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East: Columbus, Wheeling

    2301 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling

    1011 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    105.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min · East Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto National Road West

    1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  22. 22

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

    54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  24. 24

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
106 mi · 63%
US 23 North
29.6 mi · 18%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
9.07 mi · 5%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
South High Street
2.64 mi · 2%
Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

106 mi · 01h 54m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
131.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratiot
01h 27m from Anderson
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Anderson 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 Anderson to Colerain?

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Gratiot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Anderson and 85.2 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.01 one way or $44.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Anderson and Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Gratiot

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

67 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 131.26 mi (211.25 km).

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#1 Anderson

A city in Madison County, Ohio.

Population44,059
Coordinates39.3609000, -83.0704600
Altitude208
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: Anderson Station Road (-83.070463, 39.360861)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.49 L · about $22.01
Round trip
$44.02
11.88 gal · 44.98 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.01 $44.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.20 $50.39
Premium $4.79 $28.45 $56.91
Diesel $4.30 $25.57 $51.13

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Colerain. The current time is 16:48:42.

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.