How far is Colerain, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Middletown, OH is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.1 miles (314 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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
212.71 mi
04h 16m
Flight
195.09 mi
313.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.09 mi
Kilometers
313.97 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.71 mi
Kilometers
342.33 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Tue, May 12, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Wed, May 13, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Middletown
Tue, May 12, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:28 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
Pataskala
OH

City in Licking County, Ohio, United States

From Colerain
106.1 mi
02h 08m
To Middletown
106.6 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Waynesville

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    20.8 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Road West
107 mi · 50%
South Freeway
56.2 mi · 26%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 5%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 2%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
Barton Colerain Road
2.34 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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
195.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pataskala
02h 08m from Colerain
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Colerain and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Pataskala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Colerain and 106.6 miles from Middletown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 195.1 miles (314 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.82 one way or $55.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Colerain and Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Pataskala

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pataskala, 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 Pataskala.

BUS

Columbus, OH

28 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 195.09 mi (313.97 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Population59,145
Coordinates40.1259000, -80.8087000
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.41 L · about $27.82
Round trip
$55.65
15.02 gal · 56.82 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.82 $55.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.86 $63.71
Premium $4.79 $35.97 $71.95
Diesel $4.30 $32.32 $64.65

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Middletown. The current time is 18:41:33.

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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.