How far is Brush Creek, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Brush Creek, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.42 mi
02h 41m
Flight
144.25 mi
232.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.25 mi
Kilometers
232.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.42 mi
Kilometers
264.61 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 PM EDT
Return by in Brush Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brush Creek
2026-04-23T15:58
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brush Creek
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
Antioch
OH

Village in United States of America

From Brush Creek
82 mi
01h 20m
To Cincinnati
82.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brush Creek and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    2332 ft · 47 sec · Center Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Old River Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Old River Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old River Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Moxahala Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Moxahala Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pierce Street

    126 m · 22 sec · Pierce Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Putnam Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South 6th Street

    1303 ft · 31 sec · South 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2554 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Linden Avenue

    1035 ft · 31 sec · Linden Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    2154 ft · 57 sec · Lee Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Street

    1046 ft · 33 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward State Street

    882 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    44.4 mi · 48 min

  14. 14

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

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    97.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min · South Freeway

  22. 22

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brush Creek 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
97.4 mi · 59%
State Street
44.8 mi · 27%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 7%
Old River Road
3.07 mi · 2%
I 270 South
1.48 mi · 1%
Moxahala Avenue
0.98 mi · 1%
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 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antioch
01h 20m from Brush Creek
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brush Creek and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brush Creek to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Antioch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Brush Creek and 82.4 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brush Creek and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Antioch

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 Antioch and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Grove City Administration Office
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Grove City Administration Office

Grove City , OH
4035 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Madison Township Hall

Washington Court House , OH
10192 US-62, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

32 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

119 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brush Creek and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 144.25 mi (232.14 km).

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#1 Brush Creek

Township in Muskingum County, Ohio

Population1,009
Coordinates39.8703500, -81.9859700
Altitude239
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: Center Road (-81.985707, 39.870149)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.96 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.98
11.6 gal · 43.92 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.49 $42.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.60 $49.21
Premium $4.79 $27.78 $55.56
Diesel $4.30 $24.96 $49.93

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 Brush Creek and Cincinnati. The current time is 15:58:59.

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.