How far is Union, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Union, OH to Colerain, OH is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.37 mi
03h 15m
Flight
185.75 mi
298.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.75 mi
Kilometers
298.94 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.37 mi
Kilometers
322.47 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Sun, May 3, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Sun, May 3, 11:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-05-03T04:59
Arrive Colerain
Sun, May 3, 8:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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 Union
99.1 mi
01h 37m
To Colerain
101.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: Columbus

    917 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  8. 8

    Continue on East Freeway

    114 mi · 2 hr 4 min · East Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto National Road West

    1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  15. 15

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

    54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  17. 17

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
114 mi · 57%
I 70 East
66.8 mi · 33%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
North Main Street
3.25 mi · 2%
West Freeway
3.23 mi · 2%
Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Continue on East Freeway

114 mi · 02h 04m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
185.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkersville
01h 37m from Union
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Union and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Colerain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Colerain?

The road trip is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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 99.1 miles from Union and 101.2 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.19 one way or $52.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Union and Widespread Frost then Sunny 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 Union and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 185.75 mi (298.94 km).

Union

#1 Union

City in Montgomery and Miami Counties in the U.

Population6,909
Coordinates39.8978300, -84.3063300
Altitude281
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: North Main Street (-84.30627, 39.897828)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 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 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.77 L · about $26.19
Round trip
$52.39
14.14 gal · 53.54 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.19 $52.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.99 $59.98
Premium $4.79 $33.87 $67.73
Diesel $4.30 $30.43 $60.86

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Colerain. The current time is 04:59:08.

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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.