How far is Cincinnati, OH from Arcanum, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Arcanum, OH is about 76.4 miles (123 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
76.42 mi
01h 41m
Flight
59.66 mi
96.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.66 mi
Kilometers
96.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.42 mi
Kilometers
122.98 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arcanum
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-18T05:06
Arrive Arcanum
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
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
Springboro
OH

City in the state of Ohio, United States

From Cincinnati
38.2 mi
00h 50m
To Arcanum
38.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue

    876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Vine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2889 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Vine Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1490 ft · 40 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1927 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    46.5 mi · 55 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street

    1468 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    668 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West 1st Street

    116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Salem Avenue

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Salem Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East South Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East South Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
46.5 mi · 61%
SR 49 North
12.5 mi · 16%
Salem Avenue
11.4 mi · 15%
East South Street
2.21 mi · 3%
Vine Street
2.03 mi · 3%
Jefferson Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

46.5 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springboro
00h 50m from Cincinnati
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arcanum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Arcanum?

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (123 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Springboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Cincinnati and 38.2 miles from Arcanum.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $20.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arcanum.

Stop Ideas Near Springboro

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

55 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

56 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

78 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Arcanum. Straight-line distance: 59.66 mi (96.01 km).

Cincinnati

#1 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
Arcanum

#2 Arcanum

Ohio

Population2,004
Coordinates39.9900500, -84.5532900
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Arcanum (-84.55329, 39.99005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.21 L · about $10.00
Round trip
$20.01
5.4 gal · 20.42 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.00 $20.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.45 $22.91
Premium $4.79 $12.93 $25.87
Diesel $4.30 $11.62 $23.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Arcanum. The current time is 05:06:04.

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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.