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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.03 mi
04h 36m
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
230.03 mi
Kilometers
370.19 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catawba Island
Mon, May 25, 12:28 PM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Mon, May 25, 5:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-05-25T07:51
Arrive Catawba Island
Mon, May 25, 12:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati
115 mi
02h 18m
To Catawba Island
115 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

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.

  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

    47.4 mi · 57 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1041 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bypass Highway

    31 m · 6 sec · Bypass Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bypass Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island

    3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    26 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Catawba Island

    1963 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    40 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    128 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    101 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Southeast Catawba Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Catawba Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Sloan Street

    1092 ft · 24 sec · East Sloan Street

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
125 mi · 55%
Mill Creek Expressway
47.4 mi · 21%
US 6
24.5 mi · 11%
SR 53 North
19.2 mi · 8%
Southeast Catawba Road
5.66 mi · 2%
Bypass Highway
4.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
191.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cridersville
02h 18m from Cincinnati
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Cincinnati and Catawba Island. Straight-line distance: 191.43 mi (308.08 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
Catawba Island

#2 Catawba Island

Township in Ottawa County, Ohio

Population3,504
Coordinates41.5853300, -82.8368500
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Catawba Island (-82.83685, 41.58533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.73 L · about $30.08
Round trip
$60.17
16.24 gal · 61.46 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Catawba Island. The current time is 07:51:33.

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.