How far is Catawba Island, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Catawba Island, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.83 mi
03h 52m
Flight
191.43 mi
308.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.43 mi
Kilometers
308.08 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.83 mi
Kilometers
369.88 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Mon, May 25, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Catawba Island
Mon, May 25, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catawba Island
2026-05-25T06:57
Arrive Cincinnati
Mon, May 25, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Catawba Island
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cridersville
OH

City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America

From Catawba Island
114.7 mi
01h 56m
To Cincinnati
115.1 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catawba Island and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on East Sloan Street

    1092 ft · 24 sec · East Sloan Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Northeast Catawba Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Northeast Catawba Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    131 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    17 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 South: Fremont

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 53 South: Fremont

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    48 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    2431 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway

    19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Hayes Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2092 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    124.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 57 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

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

    76 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 sec · Calhoun Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hayes Avenue
197 mi · 86%
SR 53 South
13.1 mi · 6%
Northeast Catawba Road
11.9 mi · 5%
Bypass Highway
3.76 mi · 2%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Hayes Avenue

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 15m

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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
191.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cridersville
01h 56m from Catawba Island
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Catawba Island and Chance Rain Showers near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Catawba Island to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Cridersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.7 miles from Catawba Island and 115.1 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.05 one way or $60.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Catawba Island and Chance Rain Showers near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Cridersville

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

98 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

113 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catawba Island and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 191.43 mi (308.08 km).

Catawba Island

#1 Catawba Island

Township in Ottawa County, Ohio

Population3,504
Coordinates41.5853300, -82.8368500
Altitude178
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: East Sloan Street (-82.83685, 41.585326)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.11 gal
30.7 L · about $30.05
Round trip
$60.10
16.22 gal · 61.4 L
Estimated CO2
72.1 kg one way
Round trip: 144.1 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.05 $60.10
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.40 $68.81
Premium $4.79 $38.85 $77.69
Diesel $4.30 $34.91 $69.81

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Catawba Island and Cincinnati. The current time is 06:57:02.

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.