How far is Cincinnati, OH from Danbury, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Danbury, OH is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Danbury.
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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
47.4 mi · 57 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
125.1 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont
1697 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
1041 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
23.9 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Bypass Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bypass Highway
31 m · 6 sec · Bypass Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Bypass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island
3 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
26 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp slight right
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 269 North: Lakeside, Marblehead
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Bay Shore Road
155 m · 8 sec
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Continue on South Danbury Road
2096 ft · 51 sec · South Danbury Road
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Turn right onto Danbury Station Road
117 m · 11 sec · Danbury Station Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Danbury Station Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Danbury.
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 75 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
125 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Danbury?
The road trip is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km) and usually takes 04h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cridersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.9 miles from Cincinnati and 112.9 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.53 one way or $59.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Cridersville
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 Cridersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 186.36 mi (299.92 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 Danbury
Township in Ottawa County, Ohio
| Population | 5,041 |
| Coordinates | 41.4992200, -82.8301900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danbury (-82.83019, 41.49922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $29.53 | $59.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.81 | $67.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $38.18 | $76.35 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.30 | $68.61 |
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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