How far is Colerain, OH from Upper Arlington, OH?

The driving distance from Colerain, OH to Upper Arlington, OH is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.28 mi
02h 36m
Flight
119.52 mi
192.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.52 mi
Kilometers
192.35 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.28 mi
Kilometers
209.66 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive Upper Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colerain
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Zanesville
OH

Census-designated place in Muskingum County, Ohio

From Colerain
65 mi
01h 18m
To Upper Arlington
65.2 mi
01h 18m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Upper Arlington.

  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

    115 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.1 km · 54 sec · South Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 315, US 62, SR 3: SR 315 North, Rich Street, Town Street

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Innerbelt

    1.1 km · 57 sec · West Innerbelt

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Long Street, Dublin Road

    1147 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dublin Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Dublin Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Waltham Road

    1775 ft · 1 min · Waltham Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cambridge Boulevard

    655 ft · 23 sec · Cambridge Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cambridge Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Road West
116 mi · 89%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 3%
Dublin Road
3.54 mi · 3%
Barton Colerain Road
2.34 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Colerain Road
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

National Road West

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
119.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Zanesville
01h 18m from Colerain
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colerain and Sunny near Upper Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Upper Arlington?

The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

North Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Colerain and 65.2 miles from Upper Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colerain and Sunny near Upper Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near North Zanesville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

85 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Upper Arlington. Straight-line distance: 119.52 mi (192.35 km).

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#1 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Population59,145
Coordinates40.1259000, -80.8087000
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Upper Arlington

#2 Upper Arlington

City in Ohio

Population34,907
Coordinates39.9945100, -83.0624100
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-80.8087, 40.1259)
End: Upper Arlington (-83.06241, 39.99451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.09
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.04 $34.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.51 $39.03
Premium $4.79 $22.03 $44.07
Diesel $4.30 $19.80 $39.60

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 Upper Arlington. The current time is 01:23:52.

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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.