How far is Andover, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Andover, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 316.4 miles (509.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.1 miles (433 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.43 mi
04h 59m
Flight
269.05 mi
433 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.05 mi
Kilometers
433 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.43 mi
Kilometers
509.24 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Andover
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andover
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Andover
157.8 mi
02h 29m
To Cincinnati
158.6 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward SR 11 South

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto State Route 11

    31.9 mi · 35 min · State Route 11

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, SR 11: Girard, Cleveland

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  12. 12

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
206 mi · 65%
I 80 West
48.5 mi · 15%
State Route 11
31.9 mi · 10%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 6%
West Main Street
7.4 mi · 2%
Taft Road
0.97 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

103 mi · 01h 56m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
269.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
02h 29m from Andover
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Andover and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.4 miles (509.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.8 miles from Andover and 158.6 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 269.1 miles (433 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.38 one way or $82.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 269.05 mi (433 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Andover

Village located in the south-east of Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States

Population1,088
Coordinates41.6067200, -80.5723000
Altitude333
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: US 6 (-80.571937, 41.606779)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.27 L · about $41.38
Round trip
$82.77
22.34 gal · 84.54 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $41.38 $82.77
Mid-grade $4.24 $47.38 $94.77
Premium $4.79 $53.50 $107.01
Diesel $4.30 $48.08 $96.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Andover and Cincinnati. The current time is 22:53:01.

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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.