How far is Auburn, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Auburn, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Cincinnati.
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Start on Hamilton Scipio Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Scipio Road
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Continue on High Street
773 ft · 18 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
63 m · 4 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Millville Ross Road
10.2 mi · 14 min · Millville Ross Road
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Take the exit right toward I 275 West: Indianapolis
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
2335 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Lexington
2286 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
1824 ft · 28 sec · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Hopple Street
1666 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Hopple Street
1140 ft · 32 sec · Hopple Street
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Continue on West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
2726 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue
1724 ft · 57 sec · West McMillan Avenue
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Turn right onto Ohio Avenue
30 m · 3 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Cincinnati.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Millville Ross Road
Continue on Millville Ross Road
10.2 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Chance 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 Auburn to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Groesbeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Auburn and 15.7 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Groesbeck
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Groesbeck.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 20.83 mi (33.52 km).
#1 Auburn
Township in Tuscarawas County, Ohio
| Population | 1,043 |
| Coordinates | 39.3911700, -84.7021700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cincinnati
The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
| Population | 304,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.1271100, -84.5143900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
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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