How far is Colerain, OH from Kenton, OH?
The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Kenton, OH is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and Kenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Kenton.
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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
105.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, US 40 West: Main Street, Whitehall
1797 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
3160 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
22.8 mi · 26 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville, Avery-Muirfield Drive
2057 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
2240 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North, SR 31: Marion, Kenton
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 31: Kenton
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 31: Kenton
113 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Maple Street
128 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
767 ft · 15 sec · North Maple Street
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Continue on State Route 31
1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 31
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 31
28 m · 1 sec · State Route 31
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 31
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 31
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Continue straight
21.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
140 m · 8 sec · West Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain and Kenton.
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
106 mi · 01h 54m
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 Kenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Kenton?
The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Buckeye Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.2 miles from Colerain and 94.4 miles from Kenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colerain and Sunny near Kenton.
Stop Ideas Near Buckeye Lake
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 Buckeye Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Kenton. Straight-line distance: 151.73 mi (244.19 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 Kenton
City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 8,216 |
| Coordinates | 40.6470000, -83.6096500 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenton (-83.60965, 40.647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $24.68 | $49.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.90 | $63.80 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.66 | $57.33 |
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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