How far is Augusta, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Augusta, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 254 miles (408.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
253.97 mi
04h 17m
Flight
214.17 mi
344.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.17 mi
Kilometers
344.68 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.97 mi
Kilometers
408.73 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Wed, May 13, 7:37 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Wed, May 13, 11:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-05-13T15:20
Arrive Cincinnati
Wed, May 13, 7:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
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
Kirkersville
OH

Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America

From Augusta
126.8 mi
02h 08m
To Cincinnati
127.2 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kensington Road Northeast

    154 m · 11 sec · Kensington Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Kensington Road Northeast

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Kensington Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on North Lisbon Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Lisbon Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    2328 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Roswell Road Southwest

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Roswell Road Southwest

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1767 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Smith Street

    996 ft · 17 sec · South Smith Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Roswell Road Southwest

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Roswell Road Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Roswell Road Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roswell Road Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 39

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 39

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Barnhill Road Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Barnhill Road Southeast

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Barnhill Road Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Barnhill Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    970 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 36 West: Gnadenhutten, Newcomerstown

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1528 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    97.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min · South Freeway

  31. 31

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta 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
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
97.4 mi · 38%
I 70 West
70.7 mi · 28%
US 36 West
34.7 mi · 14%
Roswell Road Southwest
12.9 mi · 5%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 4%
Kensington Road Northeast
8.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

97.4 mi · 01h 49m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
214.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkersville
02h 08m from Augusta
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Augusta and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254 miles (408.7 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Augusta and 127.2 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.20 one way or $66.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

34 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 214.17 mi (344.68 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

Augusta is a city in Carroll County, Ohio

Population1,507
Coordinates40.6858900, -81.0209300
Altitude375
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: Kensington Road Northeast (-81.020921, 40.686015)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.96 gal
33.92 L · about $33.20
Round trip
$66.39
17.92 gal · 67.84 L
Estimated CO2
79.6 kg one way
Round trip: 159.3 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.20 $66.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $38.01 $76.02
Premium $4.79 $42.92 $85.84
Diesel $4.30 $38.56 $77.13

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Cincinnati. The current time is 15:20:28.

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.