How far is Colerain, OH from Marion, OH?
The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Marion, OH is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Marion.
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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
60.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward State Street
995 ft · 32 sec
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Turn sharp right onto State Street
46 m · 3 sec · State Street
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Continue on Blue Avenue
1759 ft · 45 sec · Blue Avenue
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Turn left onto Adair Avenue
1521 ft · 37 sec · Adair Avenue
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Continue on Newark Road
13 mi · 19 min · Newark Road
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Continue on Nashport Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Nashport Road
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Take the ramp left
1208 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Newark Expressway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37 West: Johnstown
1706 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Johnstown-Alexandria Road
1.4 km · 60 sec · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1 km · 43 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
10.6 mi · 12 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Turn straight onto Morning Street
126 m · 13 sec · Morning Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Continue on State Route 37 East
8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
3276 ft · 46 sec · East William Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
968 ft · 19 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1462 ft · 21 sec · East Central Avenue
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Take the exit right
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 309: Marion, Galion
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Harding Highway East
1.1 km · 1 min · Harding Highway East
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Continue on East Center Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain and Marion.
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
60.8 mi · 01h 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 Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Marion?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Frazeysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Colerain and 80.5 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.01 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colerain and Sunny near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Frazeysburg
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 Frazeysburg.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Marion. Straight-line distance: 126.25 mi (203.18 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 Marion
County seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 35,516 |
| Coordinates | 40.5886700, -83.1285200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-83.12852, 40.58867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.01 | $42.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.16 | $54.32 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.40 | $48.81 |
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 30, 2026
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