How far is Sidney, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Sidney, OH to Colerain, OH is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.54 mi
03h 32m
Flight
176.94 mi
284.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.94 mi
Kilometers
284.75 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.54 mi
Kilometers
322.74 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Sidney
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sidney
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Colerain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sidney
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kirkersville
OH

Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America

From Sidney
103.7 mi
01h 46m
To Colerain
96.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    47 m · 11 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Avenue

    896 ft · 21 sec · South Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East North Street

    1909 ft · 40 sec · East North Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    8.5 mi · 14 min · Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baker Road

    3023 ft · 47 sec · Baker Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Route 47

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Route 47

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 47

    37 m · 2 sec · State Route 47

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 47

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47

  10. 10

    Continue on West Sandusky Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Sandusky Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 33 East

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Route 33

    39.4 mi · 43 min · US Route 33

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South

    1524 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    23 mi · 27 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1558 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street, Reynoldsburg

    1716 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Columbus, Wheeling

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: Wheeling, Columbus

    128 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling, Brice Road

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I-70: Wheeling

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    105.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min · East Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto National Road West

    1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West

  25. 25

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  29. 29

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

    54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  31. 31

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney 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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
105 mi · 53%
US Route 33
39.4 mi · 20%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
23 mi · 11%
State Route 47
13.6 mi · 7%
Riverside Drive
8.49 mi · 4%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
177 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkersville
01h 46m from Sidney
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sidney and Chance 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 Sidney to Colerain?

The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 103.7 miles from Sidney and 96.8 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 177 miles (284.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.23 one way or $52.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sidney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

34 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 176.94 mi (284.75 km).

Sidney

#1 Sidney

City in Ohio, United States

Population20,301
Coordinates40.2842200, -84.1555000
Altitude290
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: (-84.155578, 40.284219)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.79 L · about $26.23
Round trip
$52.46
14.16 gal · 53.58 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.23 $52.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.03 $60.07
Premium $4.79 $33.91 $67.83
Diesel $4.30 $30.47 $60.94

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sidney and Colerain. The current time is 21:18:41.

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.