How far is Colerain, OH from McDonald, OH?
The driving distance from Colerain, OH to McDonald, OH is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and McDonald.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and McDonald.
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Start on Colerain Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Colerain Road
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Cadiz Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
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Take the ramp straight
1144 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Valley Pike
22.2 mi · 31 min · Ohio Valley Pike
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Turn left onto Slack Street
158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
44 m · 5 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Dean Martin Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
21.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit straight
1469 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway
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Continue straight
34.1 mi · 37 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Salt Springs Road
1894 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Salt Springs Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Salt Springs Road
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Turn right onto Owsley North Road
2378 ft · 1 min · Owsley North Road
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Turn right onto West Marshall Road
2371 ft · 1 min · West Marshall Road
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
3126 ft · 1 min · Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain and McDonald.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
River Lake Highway
Continue straight
34.1 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Colerain and Mostly Sunny near McDonald.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colerain to McDonald?
The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Wellsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Colerain and 48.5 miles from McDonald.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colerain and Mostly Sunny near McDonald.
Stop Ideas Near Wellsville
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 Wellsville.
Alliance
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and McDonald. Straight-line distance: 71.84 mi (115.61 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 McDonald
Human settlement in Ohio, USA
| Population | 3,152 |
| Coordinates | 41.1636700, -80.7242400 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: McDonald (-80.72424, 41.16367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.72 | $29.44 |
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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