How far is Colerain, OH from Sidney, OH?
The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Sidney, OH is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and Sidney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Sidney.
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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
39.6 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 540: Bellefontaine
1712 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto East Sandusky Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Sandusky Avenue
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Continue on State Route 47
6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 47
35 m · 2 sec · State Route 47
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 47
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Route 47
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Continue on Baker Road
3023 ft · 52 sec · Baker Road
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto North Ohio Avenue
899 ft · 25 sec · North Ohio Avenue
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Turn left onto East Court Street
89 m · 8 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right
21 m · 5 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 Sidney.
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 Mostly Sunny near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Sidney?
The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from Colerain and 104.1 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177 miles (284.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.16 one way or $54.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colerain and Mostly Sunny near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville
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 Kirkersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 176.94 mi (284.75 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 Sidney
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 20,301 |
| Coordinates | 40.2842200, -84.1555000 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sidney (-84.1555, 40.28422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.16 | $54.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.09 | $62.19 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.11 | $70.22 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.55 | $63.10 |
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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