How big is the biggest roller coaster at Kings Island?

Orion is Kings Island's Tallest, Fastest and Longest Steel Roller Coaster
  • HEIGHT. 287 FT.
  • SPEED. 91 MPH.
  • DURATION. 2 MIN.




The biggest roller coaster at Kings Island is Orion, a massive steel "Giga Coaster" that opened in 2020. Orion stands at a staggering height of 287 feet (87 meters), but it features a harrowing 300-foot (91-meter) first drop at an 85-degree angle. This massive drop classifies it as one of only seven "Giga" coasters in the world (coasters with a height or drop between 300 and 399 feet). The ride spans a total length of 5,321 feet (1,622 meters) and reaches a top speed of 91 mph (146 km/h), making it the tallest, fastest, and longest steel coaster in the park's history. The experience lasts approximately three minutes as the train races through seven high-speed hills and banked turns. For those who prefer wooden coasters, Kings Island also houses The Beast, which remains the longest wooden roller coaster in the world at 7,359 feet. However, in terms of sheer vertical scale and speed, Orion is the undisputed "king" of the park's skyline in 2026, dominating the "Area 72" section with its massive blue steel track.

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