How far is Colerain, OH from Fort McKinley, OH?
The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Fort McKinley, OH is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and Fort McKinley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Fort McKinley.
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Start on Colerain Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road
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Turn left onto Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road
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Turn left onto Barton Road
116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
736 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Barton Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on National Road West
1.2 km · 1 min · National Road West
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Take the ramp slight right
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
115 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
64.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Dayton, Toledo
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hara Arena
1177 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Needmore Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Needmore Road
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Turn straight onto Shoup Mill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Shoup Mill Road
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Continue on Turner Road
2188 ft · 45 sec · Turner Road
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Turn left onto Philadelphia Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Philadelphia Drive
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Turn right onto West Siebenthaler Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Siebenthaler Avenue
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Continue on Free Pike
132 m · 14 sec · Free Pike
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Turn left
52 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain and Fort McKinley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
National Road West
Merge slight left
115 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Colerain and Sunny near Fort McKinley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Fort McKinley?
The road trip is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Colerain and 99.5 miles from Fort McKinley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.97 one way or $51.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colerain and Sunny near Fort McKinley.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirkersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Fort McKinley. Straight-line distance: 183.83 mi (295.84 km).
#1 Colerain
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.
| Population | 59,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.1259000, -80.8087000 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort McKinley
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Ohio
| Population | 3,989 |
| Coordinates | 39.7975600, -84.2535500 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort McKinley (-84.25355, 39.79756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.74 | $59.47 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.58 | $67.16 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.17 | $60.34 |
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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