How far is Colerain, OH from Plain City, OH?
The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Plain City, OH is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and Plain City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Plain City.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 161: Post Road, Plain City
2010 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Post Road
1931 ft · 53 sec · Post Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dublin-Plain City Road
51 m · 7 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dublin-Plain City Road
1107 ft · 32 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dublin-Plain City Road
50 m · 7 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dublin-Plain City Road
1179 ft · 29 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dublin-Plain City Road
35 m · 2 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dublin-Plain City Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dublin-Plain City Road
33 m · 2 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dublin-Plain City Road
2249 ft · 42 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2228 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Gay Street
65 m · 11 sec · Gay Street
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Turn right onto West Bigelow Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · West Bigelow Avenue
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Turn right
16 m · 4 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 Plain City.
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
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colerain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plain City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Plain City?
The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Colerain and 74.4 miles from Plain City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Colerain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plain City.
Stop Ideas Near Zanesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Plain City. Straight-line distance: 129.92 mi (209.08 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 Plain City
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,761 |
| Coordinates | 40.1075600, -83.2674200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plain City (-83.26742, 40.10756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.27 | $44.54 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.15 | $50.30 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.60 | $45.19 |
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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