How far is Colerain, OH from Anderson, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Anderson, OH is about 167 miles (268.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.99 mi
03h 28m
Flight
131.26 mi
211.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
166.99 mi
Kilometers
268.74 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-15T19:41
Arrive Anderson
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colerain
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Colerain
83.4 mi
01h 44m
To Anderson
83.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colerain Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on National Road West

    1.2 km · 1 min · National Road West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    105.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North: High Street

    1858 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South High Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South High Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    29.4 mi · 38 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 207: Chillicothe

    1315 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Moundsville Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Moundsville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Anderson Station Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Anderson Station Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anderson Station Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain and Anderson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Road West
107 mi · 64%
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
29.4 mi · 18%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8.9 mi · 5%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
South High Street
3.13 mi · 2%
SR 207
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

National Road West

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
131.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratiot
01h 44m from Colerain
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colerain and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.7 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gratiot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.4 miles from Colerain and 83.6 miles from Anderson.

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 35.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Colerain and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 131.26 mi (211.25 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Population59,145
Coordinates40.1259000, -80.8087000
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
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#2 Anderson

A city in Madison County, Ohio.

Population44,059
Coordinates39.3609000, -83.0704600
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Anderson (-83.07046, 39.3609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.31 L · about $21.82
Round trip
$43.64
11.78 gal · 44.62 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.82 $43.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.99 $49.97
Premium $4.79 $28.21 $56.43
Diesel $4.30 $25.35 $50.70

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Anderson. The current time is 19:41:58.

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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.