How far is Aurora, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Aurora, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Cincinnati.
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Start on North Chillicothe Road
14 m · 5 sec · North Chillicothe Road
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Turn right onto West Garfield Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Garfield Road
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Turn straight onto East Aurora Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Aurora Road
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Continue on Ravenna Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Ravenna Road
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Continue on East Aurora Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Aurora Road
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Turn left onto Chamberlin Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Chamberlin Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Highland Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Highland Road
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Turn right onto Northfield Road
2330 ft · 50 sec · Northfield Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 271 South: Columbus
2240 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
103 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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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 Aurora 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.
I 271 South
Merge slight left
113 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Cloudy near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Aurora and 123.8 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.38 one way or $64.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Cloudy near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Galena
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 Galena.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 225.48 mi (362.88 km).
#1 Aurora
Affluent suburb in Portage County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,472 |
| Coordinates | 41.3175500, -81.3453900 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| 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: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $32.38 | $64.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $37.08 | $74.15 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $41.86 | $83.73 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $37.62 | $75.23 |
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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