How far is Chillicothe, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Chillicothe, OH to Colerain, OH is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
167.43 mi
02h 52m
Flight
127.83 mi
205.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.83 mi
Kilometers
205.72 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.43 mi
Kilometers
269.46 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Tue, May 5, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Chillicothe
Tue, May 5, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chillicothe
2026-05-04T23:04
Arrive Colerain
Tue, May 5, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chillicothe
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 Chillicothe
82.7 mi
01h 26m
To Colerain
84.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward US 23 North, US 35 West: Columbus

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  6. 6

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

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

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

    2301 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1011 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    105.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min · East Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto National Road West

    1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  18. 18

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

    54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  20. 20

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

    1.4 km · 1 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 Chillicothe 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
106 mi · 63%
US 23 North
35.4 mi · 21%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
9.07 mi · 5%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
West Main Street
3.35 mi · 2%
South High Street
2.64 mi · 2%
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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratiot
01h 26m from Chillicothe
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chillicothe and Mostly Sunny near Colerain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chillicothe to Colerain?

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 82.7 miles from Chillicothe and 84.8 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.90 one way or $43.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chillicothe and Mostly Sunny 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 Chillicothe and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 127.83 mi (205.72 km).

Chillicothe

#1 Chillicothe

City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States

Population21,647
Coordinates39.3331200, -82.9824000
Altitude192
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: West Main Street (-82.982405, 39.333139)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.37 L · about $21.90
Round trip
$43.79
11.82 gal · 44.74 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.90 $43.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.07 $50.14
Premium $4.79 $28.31 $56.62
Diesel $4.30 $25.44 $50.87

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Chillicothe and Colerain. The current time is 23:04:19.

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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.