How far is Bluffton, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Bluffton, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.34 mi
02h 19m
Flight
126.58 mi
203.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.58 mi
Kilometers
203.71 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.34 mi
Kilometers
222.63 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluffton
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluffton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Troy
OH

City in Miami County, Ohio, United States

From Bluffton
69 mi
01h 09m
To Cincinnati
69.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 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 Bluffton and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Bentley Road

    1551 ft · 34 sec · South Bentley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2564 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo

    76 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 sec · Calhoun Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluffton and Cincinnati.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bentley Road
134 mi · 97%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
West Mitchell Avenue
0.31 mi
Mitchell Avenue
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

South Bentley Road

Merge slight left

85.3 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 09m from Bluffton
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bluffton 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 Bluffton to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Bluffton and 69.3 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.08 one way or $36.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bluffton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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 Troy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 12.6 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
Huber Heights City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Huber Heights City Hall

Huber Heights , OH
6131 Taylorsville Rd, Huber Heights, OH 45424
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
The Solid Rock Apostolic Church
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

The Solid Rock Apostolic Church

Bradford , OH
8991 Old State Route 36, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18 reviews Church

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

91 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

107 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

108 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 126.58 mi (203.71 km).

Bluffton

#1 Bluffton

Town in northwest Ohio

Population4,030
Coordinates40.8953300, -83.8888300
Altitude254
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: (-83.889104, 40.895259)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.48 L · about $18.08
Round trip
$36.16
9.76 gal · 36.96 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.08 $36.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.70 $41.40
Premium $4.79 $23.38 $46.75
Diesel $4.30 $21.00 $42.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluffton and Cincinnati. The current time is 20:40:46.

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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.