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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Kensington Road Northeast
154 m · 11 sec · Kensington Road Northeast
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Continue on Kensington Road Northeast
8.7 mi · 15 min · Kensington Road Northeast
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Continue on North Lisbon Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Lisbon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
2328 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Roswell Road Southwest
7.1 mi · 11 min · Roswell Road Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
1767 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Smith Street
996 ft · 17 sec · South Smith Street
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Continue on Roswell Road Southwest
4.7 mi · 7 min · Roswell Road Southwest
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Continue on North Church Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Church Street
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Turn straight onto Roswell Road Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roswell Road Southwest
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Continue on State Route 39
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 39
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Turn left onto Barnhill Road Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · Barnhill Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Barnhill Road Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Barnhill Road Southeast
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Take the ramp left
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 36 West: Gnadenhutten, Newcomerstown
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
1528 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
69.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
2411 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
97.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road
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Continue on Calhoun Street
995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
104 m · 14 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 Augusta and Cincinnati.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirkersville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 214.17 mi (344.68 km).
#1 Augusta
Augusta is a city in Carroll County, Ohio
| Population | 1,507 |
| Coordinates | 40.6858900, -81.0209300 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| 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: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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