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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.76 mi
04h 09m
Flight
176.94 mi
284.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.94 mi
Kilometers
284.75 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.76 mi
Kilometers
334.36 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sidney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 PM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-23T10:30
Arrive Sidney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 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
Kirkersville
OH

Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America

From Colerain
103.7 mi
02h 04m
To Sidney
104.1 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

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.

  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 right to continue on I 270 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, US 40 West: Main Street, Whitehall

    1797 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    3160 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville, Avery-Muirfield Drive

    2057 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville

    2240 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    39.6 mi · 43 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 540: Bellefontaine

    1712 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Sandusky Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Sandusky Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 47

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 47

    35 m · 2 sec · State Route 47

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 47

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Route 47

  23. 23

    Continue on Baker Road

    3023 ft · 52 sec · Baker Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    8.9 mi · 15 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Ohio Avenue

    899 ft · 25 sec · North Ohio Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    89 m · 8 sec · East Court Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Road West
107 mi · 51%
US 33 West
40.4 mi · 19%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
22.8 mi · 11%
State Route 47
13.6 mi · 7%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
East Sandusky Avenue
3.45 mi · 2%
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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
177 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkersville
02h 04m from Colerain
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

34 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 176.94 mi (284.75 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

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

#2 Sidney

City in Ohio, United States

Population20,301
Coordinates40.2842200, -84.1555000
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Sidney (-84.1555, 40.28422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.75 L · about $27.16
Round trip
$54.32
14.66 gal · 55.5 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Sidney. The current time is 10:30:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.