How far is Cincinnati, OH from Carey, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Carey, OH is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
99.24 mi
02h 10m
Flight
79.59 mi
128.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.59 mi
Kilometers
128.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.24 mi
Kilometers
159.71 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carey
Sat, Apr 11, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 11, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-11T08:01
Arrive Carey
Sat, Apr 11, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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

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
Mount Pleasant
OH

Village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States

From Cincinnati
49.6 mi
01h 05m
To Carey
49.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on East McMillan Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House

    1552 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35

    2586 ft · 37 sec · Old United States Highway 35

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 East: Washington Court House

    2447 ft · 60 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 138: Greenfield, Clarksburg

    1234 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Browns Chapel Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Browns Chapel Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Browns Chapel Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 29%
I 71 North
28.3 mi · 29%
US 35 East
24.3 mi · 25%
Main Street
1.96 mi · 2%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 2%
Browns Chapel Road
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

28.8 mi · 00h 35m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
79.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
01h 05m from Cincinnati
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near Carey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Cincinnati and 49.6 miles from Carey.

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

The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Carey.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

74 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

76 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Maysville

98 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Carey. Straight-line distance: 79.59 mi (128.09 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
Carey

#2 Carey

City in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,540
Coordinates39.4925600, -83.1024100
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Carey (-83.10241, 39.49256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.26 L · about $12.97
Round trip
$25.94
7 gal · 26.52 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.97 $25.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.85 $29.69
Premium $4.79 $16.77 $33.53
Diesel $4.30 $15.06 $30.13

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Carey. The current time is 08:01:39.

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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.