How far is Urbana, OH from Colerain, OH?

The driving distance from Urbana, OH to Colerain, OH is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
173.49 mi
02h 55m
Flight
155.54 mi
250.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.54 mi
Kilometers
250.31 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.49 mi
Kilometers
279.21 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Tue, May 26, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Urbana
Tue, May 26, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Urbana
2026-05-26T06:48
Arrive Colerain
Tue, May 26, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Urbana
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Gratiot
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Urbana
84.1 mi
01h 27m
To Colerain
89.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scioto Street

    54 m · 4 sec · Scioto Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Scioto Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Scioto Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Scioto Street

    9.5 mi · 15 min · Scioto Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    9.3 mi · 14 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Urbana – West Jefferson Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Urbana – West Jefferson Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Urbana – West Jefferson Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Urbana – West Jefferson Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Urbana – West Jefferson Road

    58 m · 3 sec · Urbana – West Jefferson Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Urbana – West Jefferson Road

    1220 ft · 21 sec · Urbana – West Jefferson Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  16. 16

    Continue on East Freeway

    114 mi · 2 hr 4 min · East Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto National Road West

    1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road

  23. 23

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

    54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Barton Colerain Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road

  25. 25

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbana 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
114 mi · 66%
Urbana – West Jefferson Road
19.9 mi · 11%
Scioto Street
10.7 mi · 6%
North Main Street
9.32 mi · 5%
Barton Road
3.57 mi · 2%
West Freeway
3.23 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
155.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratiot
01h 27m from Urbana
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Urbana 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 Urbana to Colerain?

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Gratiot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Urbana and 89.4 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.67 one way or $45.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Urbana and Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Gratiot

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

67 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Urbana and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 155.54 mi (250.31 km).

Urbana

#1 Urbana

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

Population11,415
Coordinates40.1083900, -83.7524300
Altitude320
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 (-83.752465, 40.108392)
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.17 L · about $22.67
Round trip
$45.35
12.24 gal · 46.34 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.67 $45.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.96 $51.92
Premium $4.79 $29.31 $58.63
Diesel $4.30 $26.34 $52.68

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Urbana and Colerain. The current time is 06:48:53.

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.