How far is Cincinnati, OH from Augusta, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Augusta, OH is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Augusta.
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Start on Ohio Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue
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Continue on East McMillan Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street
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Take the ramp left
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
19.5 mi · 21 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 79: Buckeye Lake, Newark
2071 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Hebron Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Hebron Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Coshocton, 16 E, 79 N
28.9 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
31.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: New Philadelphia, Uhrichsville
1698 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Water Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Midvale, Barnhill
776 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Barnhill Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Barnhill Road Southeast
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Continue on Barnhill Road Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · Barnhill Road Southeast
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Turn right onto State Route 39
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 39
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Continue on Roswell Road Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roswell Road Southwest
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Turn straight onto South Church Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Church Street
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Continue on Roswell Road Southwest
4.7 mi · 7 min · Roswell Road Southwest
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Continue on South Smith Street
996 ft · 19 sec · South Smith Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1767 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Roswell Road Southwest
7.1 mi · 11 min · Roswell Road Southwest
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Continue on West Main Street
2328 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lisbon Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Lisbon Street
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Continue on Kensington Road Northeast
8.8 mi · 16 min · Kensington Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kensington Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Augusta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
63.2 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Augusta?
The road trip is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.2 miles from Cincinnati and 124.5 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.53 one way or $65.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville
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 Kirkersville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 214.17 mi (344.68 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Augusta
Augusta is a city in Carroll County, Ohio
| Population | 1,507 |
| Coordinates | 40.6858900, -81.0209300 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Augusta (-81.02093, 40.68589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $32.53 | $65.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $37.24 | $74.49 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $42.06 | $84.11 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $37.79 | $75.58 |
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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