How far is Arlington, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Arlington, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
71.28 mi
01h 17m
Flight
51.31 mi
82.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.31 mi
Kilometers
82.57 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.28 mi
Kilometers
114.72 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 10:38 PM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-18T21:20
Arrive Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 10:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
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
Franklin
OH

City in Warren County, Ohio, United States

From Arlington
32.7 mi
00h 38m
To Cincinnati
38.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Dayton Greenville Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · South Dayton Greenville Pike

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood

    10 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Continue on West 1st Street

    116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 1st Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1862 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    46.4 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo

    76 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 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 Arlington 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
46.8 mi · 66%
SR 49 South
9.96 mi · 14%
South Dayton Greenville Pike
2.86 mi · 4%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 3%
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
West Mitchell Avenue
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

46.4 mi · 00h 55m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 38m from Arlington
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Arlington and 38.6 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

53 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

55 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

72 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

111 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 51.31 mi (82.57 km).

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#1 Arlington

Village in Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,431
Coordinates39.8664400, -84.4246700
Altitude319
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 40 (-84.424663, 39.866398)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $9.30
Round trip
$18.60
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.30 $18.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.65 $21.29
Premium $4.79 $12.02 $24.05
Diesel $4.30 $10.80 $21.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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There is no time difference between Arlington and Cincinnati. The current time is 21:20:29.

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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.