How far is The Plains, OH from Colerain, OH?
The driving distance from The Plains, OH to Colerain, OH is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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.
Human settlement in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Plains and Colerain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Plains and Colerain.
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Start on the route
24 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Connett Road
26 m · 11 sec · Connett Road
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Turn left onto South North Plains Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South North Plains Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North North Plains Road
67 m · 5 sec · North North Plains Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North North Plains Road
672 ft · 17 sec · North North Plains Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North North Plains Road
47 m · 4 sec · North North Plains Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North North Plains Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North North Plains Road
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Turn left onto Converse Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Converse Street
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Turn slight left
20.8 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
13.8 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
25 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Pike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike
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Continue on South Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Maysville Avenue
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Continue on Putnam Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
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Continue on South 6th Street
1303 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
976 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Underwood Street
1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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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 The Plains 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.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
59.8 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving The Plains and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Colerain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Plains to Colerain?
The road trip is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Norwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from The Plains and 62.5 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.82 one way or $31.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around The Plains and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Colerain.
Stop Ideas Near Norwich
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 Norwich.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Plains and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 87.63 mi (141.03 km).
#1 The Plains
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 3,080 |
| Coordinates | 39.3689600, -82.1323700 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.11 | $36.23 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.45 | $40.91 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
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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