How far is McLean, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from McLean, OH to Colerain, OH is about 167 miles (268.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
166.93 mi
02h 51m
Flight
141.16 mi
227.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.16 mi
Kilometers
227.18 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.93 mi
Kilometers
268.65 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Sat, May 30, 1:12 PM EDT
Return by in McLean
Sat, May 30, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McLean
2026-05-30T10:21
Arrive Colerain
Sat, May 30, 1:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McLean
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
Gratiot
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From McLean
83.3 mi
01h 25m
To Colerain
83.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph N
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McLean and Colerain.

  1. 1

    Start on Boyd Road Southeast

    6 m · 1 sec · Boyd Road Southeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Cisco Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cisco Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35 Southeast

    3.5 mi · 9 min · Old United States Highway 35 Southeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3

    11.3 mi · 17 min · State Route 3

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbus-Washington C H Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Columbus Street

    9 mi · 13 min · West Columbus Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    2543 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · South Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling

    1011 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    105.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min · East Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto National Road West

    1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road

    54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Colerain Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
106 mi · 63%
State Route 3
11.3 mi · 7%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 7%
West Columbus Street
8.99 mi · 5%
South Freeway
6.6 mi · 4%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

106 mi · 01h 54m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
141.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratiot
01h 25m from McLean
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McLean and Sunny near Colerain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McLean to Colerain?

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Gratiot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from McLean and 83.6 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McLean and Sunny near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Gratiot

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

67 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McLean and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 141.16 mi (227.18 km).

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#1 McLean

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,288
Coordinates39.4911700, -83.3368600
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
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#2 Colerain

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Population59,145
Coordinates40.1259000, -80.8087000
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Boyd Road Southeast (-83.336861, 39.491162)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.3 L · about $21.82
Round trip
$43.64
11.78 gal · 44.6 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.82 $43.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.99 $49.97
Premium $4.79 $28.21 $56.43
Diesel $4.30 $25.35 $50.70

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between McLean and Colerain. The current time is 10:21:17.

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.