How far is Cincinnati, OH from Cross Creek, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Cross Creek, OH is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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 02h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Cross Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Cross Creek.
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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
44.3 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hilliard-Rome Road
2232 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Hilliard-Rome Road
2147 ft · 55 sec · Hilliard-Rome Road
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Turn right onto Renner Road
2890 ft · 57 sec · Renner Road
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Continue on Trabue Road
636 ft · 18 sec · Trabue Road
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Turn left onto Walcutt Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Walcutt Road
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Turn left onto Crockett Drive
1000 ft · 36 sec · Crockett Drive
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Turn right onto Alma Street
45 m · 5 sec · Alma Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alma Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Cross Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 East
Keep slight left
44.3 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Cross Creek?
The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Fairborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Cincinnati and 58.2 miles from Cross Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.19 one way or $30.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Fairborn
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 Fairborn.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Cross Creek. Straight-line distance: 95.27 mi (153.33 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 Cross Creek
Township in Jefferson County, Ohio
| Population | 7,712 |
| Coordinates | 40.0136800, -83.1442500 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Creek (-83.14425, 40.01368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.65 | $35.29 |
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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