How far is Cincinnati, OH from Clayton, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Clayton, OH is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Clermont County, Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Clayton.
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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
1997 ft · 1 min · East McMillan Street
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Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
559 ft · 24 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue
845 ft · 31 sec · Kinsey Avenue
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Turn right onto Reading Road
1 mi · 2 min · Reading Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 471 South: Newport
1310 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
2463 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Circle Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 125: Beechmont Avenue, Amelia
1815 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Ohio Pike
4.3 mi · 7 min · Ohio Pike
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Ohio Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Ohio Pike
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Continue on State Route 125
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 125
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Continue on Plane Street
13.4 mi · 22 min · Plane Street
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Continue on West State Street
2 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto Day-Hill Arnheim Road
6 mi · 8 min · Day-Hill Arnheim Road
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Turn left onto US 62 East: Red Oak
1717 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Suck Run Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Suck Run Road
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Turn right onto Ebenezer Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Ebenezer Road
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Turn left onto Clayton Pike
118 m · 17 sec · Clayton Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clayton Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Clayton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Plane Street
Continue on Plane Street
13.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Clayton?
The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Cincinnati and 31.9 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cincinnati and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
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 Bethel.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 52.29 mi (84.16 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 Clayton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,574 |
| Coordinates | 38.7436800, -83.6754700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-83.67547, 38.74368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.78 | $21.56 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.68 | $19.37 |
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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