How far is Cincinnati, OH from Coal Grove, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Coal Grove, OH is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.54 mi
02h 57m
Flight
109.37 mi
176.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.37 mi
Kilometers
176.01 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.54 mi
Kilometers
234.23 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-23T03:08
Arrive Coal Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Peebles
OH

Village in Adams County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cincinnati
72.7 mi
01h 28m
To Coal Grove
72.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Coal Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Coal Grove.

  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

    Continue on East McMillan Street

    1997 ft · 1 min · East McMillan Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue

    559 ft · 24 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue

    845 ft · 31 sec · Kinsey Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Reading Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Reading Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 471 South: Newport

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio

    2463 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Circle Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown

    799 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    75 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    1301 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 243, US 52 Business: Coal Grove, Ironton

    1077 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Marion Pike

    1304 ft · 37 sec · Marion Pike

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Carlton Davidson Lane

    109 m · 16 sec · Carlton Davidson Lane

  23. 23

    Turn right

    94 m · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Coal Grove.

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
85.7 mi · 59%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
39 mi · 27%
Circle Freeway
9.54 mi · 7%
I 471 South
5.59 mi · 4%
Ronald Reagan Highway
1.63 mi · 1%
Reading Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

75 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
109.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peebles
01h 28m from Cincinnati
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near Coal Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Coal Grove?

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Peebles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Cincinnati and 72.8 miles from Coal Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Coal Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Peebles

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Peebles, 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 Peebles.

RAIL

Maysville

46 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

46 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

84 mi away
99 15th Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

97 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Coal Grove. Straight-line distance: 109.37 mi (176.01 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
Coal Grove

#2 Coal Grove

Village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,048
Coordinates38.5034100, -82.6471100
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Coal Grove (-82.64711, 38.50341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.44 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.09
10.28 gal · 38.88 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.04 $38.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.80 $43.61
Premium $4.79 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $4.30 $22.12 $44.25

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Coal Grove. The current time is 03:08:25.

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.