How far is Anderson, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Anderson, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (127 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.89 mi
01h 43m
Flight
78.93 mi
127.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.93 mi
Kilometers
127.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.89 mi
Kilometers
165.59 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Fri, Apr 17, 6:31 PM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Fri, Apr 17, 8:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-17T16:47
Arrive Cincinnati
Fri, Apr 17, 6:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
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
Port William
OH

Village in Ohio

From Anderson
51.3 mi
00h 51m
To Cincinnati
51.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on Anderson Station Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Anderson Station Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pleasant Valley Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    84 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1572 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.5 km · 1 min · Old United States Highway 35

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive

    787 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Cincinnati.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
61.2 mi · 59%
Pleasant Valley Road
36 mi · 35%
Veterans Parkway
1.46 mi · 1%
Anderson Station Road
1 mi · 1%
Taft Road
0.97 mi · 1%
Old United States Highway 35
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

60.8 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port William
00h 51m from Anderson
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Anderson and Mostly Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Port William is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Anderson and 51.6 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (127 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Anderson and Mostly Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Port William

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

79 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

81 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

82 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

100 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 78.93 mi (127.03 km).

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#1 Anderson

A city in Madison County, Ohio.

Population44,059
Coordinates39.3609000, -83.0704600
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Cincinnati

#2 Cincinnati

The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Population304,548
Coordinates39.1271100, -84.5143900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson Station Road (-83.070463, 39.360861)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.74 L · about $13.45
Round trip
$26.90
7.26 gal · 27.48 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.45 $26.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.40 $30.80
Premium $4.79 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $4.30 $15.62 $31.25

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Cincinnati. The current time is 16:47:21.

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.