How far is Portsmouth, OH from Colerain, OH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, OH to Colerain, OH is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Colerain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Colerain.
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Start on the route
22 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Merge slight left onto Chillicothe Street
1660 ft · 27 sec · Chillicothe Street
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Continue on Scioto Trail
44.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Scioto Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus
34.5 mi · 45 min
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Continue on South High Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
1391 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East: Columbus, Wheeling
2301 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
105.8 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 Portsmouth 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
106 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Portsmouth and Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Colerain?
The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Portsmouth and 106.1 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville
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 Kirkersville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 151.4 mi (243.66 km).
#1 Portsmouth
City in Ohio
| Population | 19,744 |
| Coordinates | 38.7317400, -82.9976700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.48 | $62.95 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.54 | $71.08 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.94 | $63.87 |
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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