How far is Plain City, OH from Colerain, OH?
The driving distance from Plain City, OH to Colerain, OH is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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 29m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plain City and Colerain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plain City and Colerain.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Gay Street
18 m · 8 sec · Gay Street
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Turn left onto West Bigelow Avenue
26 m · 11 sec · West Bigelow Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chillicothe Street
70 m · 15 sec · South Chillicothe Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2228 ft · 54 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Dublin-Plain City Road
2248 ft · 47 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dublin-Plain City Road
31 m · 2 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dublin-Plain City Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dublin-Plain City Road
39 m · 2 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dublin-Plain City Road
1205 ft · 33 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dublin-Plain City Road
43 m · 6 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dublin-Plain City Road
1100 ft · 38 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Post Road
46 m · 7 sec · Post Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Post Road
59 m · 8 sec · Post Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 161 East, US 33 East: Columbus
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South
1524 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
23 mi · 27 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street
1558 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street, Reynoldsburg
1716 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Columbus, Wheeling
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70: Wheeling, Columbus
128 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling, Brice Road
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I-70: Wheeling
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
105.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min · East Freeway
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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 Plain City 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.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
105 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plain City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Colerain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plain City to Colerain?
The road trip is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Plain City and 75.2 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.56 one way or $39.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Plain City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Colerain.
Stop Ideas Near Zanesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plain City and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 129.92 mi (209.08 km).
#1 Plain City
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,761 |
| Coordinates | 40.1075600, -83.2674200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.56 | $39.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.29 | $50.58 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.73 | $45.45 |
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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