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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.16 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.83 mi
33.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.83 mi
Kilometers
33.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.16 mi
Kilometers
50.15 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 22, 8:10 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 22, 8:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Groesbeck
OH

City in Texas, United States

From Auburn
15.5 mi
00h 21m
To Cincinnati
15.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Scipio Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Scipio Road

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street

    773 ft · 18 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    63 m · 4 sec · Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Millville Ross Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Millville Ross Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 275 West: Indianapolis

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Circle Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Northwest Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Lexington

    2286 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    1824 ft · 28 sec · Mill Creek Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Hopple Street

    1666 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Hopple Street

    1140 ft · 32 sec · Hopple Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2726 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue

    1724 ft · 57 sec · West McMillan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ohio Avenue

    30 m · 3 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 Auburn and Cincinnati.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Millville Ross Road
10.2 mi · 33%
Northwest Expressway
9.53 mi · 31%
Circle Freeway
4.83 mi · 16%
Hamilton Scipio Road
2.45 mi · 8%
West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.83 mi · 3%
Clifton Avenue
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groesbeck
00h 21m from Auburn
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Groesbeck and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Groesbeck.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

14 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

15 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

66 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

95 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 20.83 mi (33.52 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Auburn

Township in Tuscarawas County, Ohio

Population1,043
Coordinates39.3911700, -84.7021700
Altitude242
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: Hamilton Scipio Road (-84.70217, 39.39116)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.15
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Cincinnati. The current time is 19:28:28.

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.