How far is McDonald, OH from Colerain, OH?
The driving distance from McDonald, OH to Colerain, OH is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonald and Colerain.
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Start on McDonald Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · McDonald Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chandlersville Road
621 ft · 18 sec · Chandlersville Road
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Turn left onto Claysville Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Claysville Road
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Continue on Clay Pike Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Clay Pike Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Continue on South Friendship Drive
2039 ft · 43 sec · South Friendship Drive
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Take the ramp right
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
44.6 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road
1178 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto National Road West
1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Barton Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road
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Continue on Main Street
736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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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 Barton Crescent Road
54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road
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Continue on Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colerain Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McDonald and Colerain.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Friendship Drive
Merge slight left
44.6 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving McDonald and Sunny near Colerain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McDonald to Colerain?
The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Old Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from McDonald and 39.2 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.67 one way or $19.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McDonald and Sunny near Colerain.
Stop Ideas Near Old Washington
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonald and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 57.9 mi (93.18 km).
#1 McDonald
Human settlement in Ohio, USA
| Population | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 39.8625700, -81.8470800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colerain
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.
| Population | 59,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.1259000, -80.8087000 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.50 | $25.00 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.23 | $22.47 |
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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