How far is Athens, OH from Colerain, OH?
The driving distance from Athens, OH to Colerain, OH is about 143 miles (230.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athens and Colerain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens and Colerain.
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Start on West Washington Street
128 m · 24 sec · West Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North College Street
141 m · 20 sec · North College Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
2433 ft · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto North 1804 Way
1054 ft · 36 sec · North 1804 Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stimson Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Stimson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Stimson Avenue
1432 ft · 43 sec · Stimson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
48 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
153 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
41 m · 2 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
19 mi · 23 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, SR 32 East, SR 7 North: Belpre, Marietta
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto SR 7
8.7 mi · 11 min · SR 7
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 7
1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D
4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D
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Turn left
957 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
41 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 2
11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
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Continue on 2nd Street
16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2
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Turn left onto 12th Street
2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street
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Continue straight
1816 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
761 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
1396 ft · 30 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Cadiz Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2084 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Colerain Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Colerain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athens and Colerain.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North State Rt. 2
Continue on North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Athens and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Colerain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Colerain?
The road trip is about 143 miles (230.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Athens and 76.6 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Athens and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Colerain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athens and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 88.02 mi (141.65 km).
#1 Athens
Town in Ohio
| Population | 24,600 |
| Coordinates | 39.3292400, -82.1012600 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colerain
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.
| Population | 59,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.1259000, -80.8087000 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.74 | $43.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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