How far is Cincinnati, OH from Choctaw Lake, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Choctaw Lake, OH is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greene County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Choctaw Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Choctaw Lake.
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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
35.9 mi · 43 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
25.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 56: Mechanicsburg, London
1428 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto West Urbana-London Road
2559 ft · 54 sec · West Urbana-London Road
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Turn right onto Old Columbus Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Columbus Road
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Turn left onto East Choctaw Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · East Choctaw Drive
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Choctaw Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mill Creek Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
35.9 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Choctaw Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Choctaw Lake?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Bellbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Cincinnati and 48 miles from Choctaw Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Choctaw Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Bellbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellbrook.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Choctaw Lake. Straight-line distance: 79.5 mi (127.95 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 Choctaw Lake
Census-designated place in Madison County, Ohio
| Population | 1,546 |
| Coordinates | 39.9600600, -83.4849200 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Choctaw Lake (-83.48492, 39.96006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
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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