How far is Cincinnati, OH from Clayton, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Clayton, OH is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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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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
46.5 mi · 55 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
1468 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
668 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on Salem Avenue
11.4 mi · 17 min · Salem Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
925 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right
100 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Brookville Salem Road
1737 ft · 47 sec · Brookville Salem Road
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Continue on West Salem Street
2066 ft · 1 min · West Salem Street
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Turn left onto Talmadge Road
646 ft · 18 sec · Talmadge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Talmadge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Clayton.
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
46.5 mi · 00h 55m
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.
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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 63.1 miles (101.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Hunter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Cincinnati and 31.6 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Hunter
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 Hunter.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 51.51 mi (82.9 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
Clayton is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8631100, -84.3605000 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-84.3605, 39.86311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 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 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
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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