How far is Powell, OH from Colerain, OH?
The driving distance from Powell, OH to Colerain, OH is about 143 miles (230.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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 24m.
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.
City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Powell and Colerain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powell and Colerain.
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Start on South Liberty Street
20 m · 7 sec · South Liberty Street
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Turn right onto East Olentangy Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Olentangy Street
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Continue on West Powell Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Powell Road
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Continue on Polaris Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Polaris Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
2621 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14.9 mi · 17 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 Powell 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.
Sunny leaving Powell and Sunny near Colerain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Powell to Colerain?
The road trip is about 143 miles (230.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 70.4 miles from Powell and 72.6 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Powell and Sunny near Colerain.
Stop Ideas Near Zanesville
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 Zanesville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Powell and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 119.73 mi (192.69 km).
#1 Powell
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,972 |
| Coordinates | 40.1578400, -83.0751900 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.74 | $43.47 |
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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