How far is McDonald, OH from Colerain, OH?
The driving distance from McDonald, OH to Colerain, OH is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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 01h 43m.
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.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McDonald and Colerain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonald and Colerain.
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Start on Ohio Avenue
3126 ft · 1 min · Ohio Avenue
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Turn right onto West Marshall Road
2371 ft · 1 min · West Marshall Road
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Turn left onto Owsley North Road
2378 ft · 1 min · Owsley North Road
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Turn left onto Salt Springs Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Salt Springs Road
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Take the ramp right
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 11 South: Canfield
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Continue on River Lake Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway
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Take the exit slight right
21.5 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dean Martin Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Slack Street
69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street
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Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard
22.2 mi · 31 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
982 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Cadiz Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2084 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Colerain Road
2.1 mi · 3 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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 11 South
Keep slight left to continue on SR 11 South: Canfield
34.2 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly 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 93.8 miles (150.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Wellsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from McDonald and 45.5 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McDonald and Sunny near Colerain.
Stop Ideas Near Wellsville
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 Wellsville.
Alliance
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonald and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 71.84 mi (115.61 km).
#1 McDonald
Human settlement in Ohio, USA
| Population | 3,152 |
| Coordinates | 41.1636700, -80.7242400 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.26 | $24.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.25 | $28.49 |
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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