How far is Colerain, OH from The Plains, OH?
The driving distance from Colerain, OH to The Plains, OH is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and The Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and The Plains.
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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
59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Elm Street
831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Marietta Street
108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street
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Turn left onto Putnam Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue
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Continue on Maysville Pike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike
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Turn slight left
155 m · 19 sec
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Continue on Roseville Road
13.8 mi · 21 min · Roseville Road
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
12.6 mi · 18 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1936 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Lake Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
6.1 mi · 10 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left
3264 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North North Plains Road
60 m · 5 sec · North North Plains Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North North Plains Road
668 ft · 16 sec · North North Plains Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North North Plains Road
56 m · 5 sec · North North Plains Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North North Plains Road
2174 ft · 55 sec · North North Plains Road
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Continue on South North Plains Road
2405 ft · 1 min · South North Plains Road
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Turn right
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
18 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 The Plains.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
National Road West
Merge slight left
59.8 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Colerain and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colerain to The Plains?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Norwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Colerain and 58.8 miles from The Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.34 one way or $30.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Colerain and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Norwich
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 Norwich.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and The Plains. Straight-line distance: 87.63 mi (141.03 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 The Plains
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 3,080 |
| Coordinates | 39.3689600, -82.1323700 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Plains (-82.13237, 39.36896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.34 | $30.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.83 | $39.66 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
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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