How far is Cincinnati, OH from Catawba Island, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Catawba Island, OH is about 230 miles (370.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Catawba Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Catawba Island.
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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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Turn left onto Vine Street
86 m · 10 sec · Vine Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2889 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Vine Street
2 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
1490 ft · 40 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Dayton
1927 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
47.4 mi · 57 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
125.1 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont
1697 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
1041 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
23.9 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Bypass Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bypass Highway
31 m · 6 sec · Bypass Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Bypass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island
3 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
26 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp slight right
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Catawba Island
1963 ft · 54 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
40 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
128 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
101 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Southeast Catawba Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Catawba Road
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Continue on East Sloan Street
1092 ft · 24 sec · East Sloan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Sloan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Catawba Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
125 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cincinnati and Partly Sunny near Catawba Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Catawba Island?
The road trip is about 230 miles (370.2 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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 115 miles from Cincinnati and 115 miles from Catawba Island.
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 38.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.08 one way or $60.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cincinnati and Partly Sunny near Catawba Island.
Stop Ideas Near Cridersville
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 Cridersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Catawba Island. Straight-line distance: 191.43 mi (308.08 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 Catawba Island
Township in Ottawa County, Ohio
| Population | 3,504 |
| Coordinates | 41.5853300, -82.8368500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catawba Island (-82.83685, 41.58533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $30.08 | $60.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $34.45 | $68.89 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $38.89 | $77.79 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
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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