How far is Cincinnati, OH from Delphos, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Delphos, OH is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
135.76 mi
02h 49m
Flight
118.94 mi
191.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.94 mi
Kilometers
191.41 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.76 mi
Kilometers
218.49 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delphos
Sun, May 3, 3:41 PM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sun, May 3, 6:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-05-03T12:52
Arrive Delphos
Sun, May 3, 3:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Troy
OH

City in Miami County, Ohio, United States

From Cincinnati
67.9 mi
01h 24m
To Delphos
67.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Delphos.

  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

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Vine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2889 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Vine Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1490 ft · 40 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1927 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    47.4 mi · 57 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Breese Road

    1379 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Breese Road

    1762 ft · 53 sec · West Breese Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Metcalf Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    3091 ft · 54 sec · West Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Jameson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jameson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Elida Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Elida Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1150 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto SR 309

    1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 309

  19. 19

    Continue on Elida Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Elida Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Elida Avenue

    2829 ft · 1 min · Elida Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    2490 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
66.3 mi · 49%
Mill Creek Expressway
47.4 mi · 35%
Elida Road
10.5 mi · 8%
South Dixie Highway
2.13 mi · 2%
Vine Street
2.03 mi · 1%
South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

65.9 mi · 01h 12m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
118.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 24m from Cincinnati
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Areas Of Frost near Delphos.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Delphos?

The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Cincinnati and 67.9 miles from Delphos.

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

The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Cincinnati and Areas Of Frost near Delphos.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Troy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 11.4 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
Huber Heights City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Huber Heights City Hall

Huber Heights , OH
6131 Taylorsville Rd, Huber Heights, OH 45424
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14 mi away

First Baptist Church

Bradford , OH
134 New Harrison-Bradford Rd, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Baptist church

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troy.

RAIL

Connersville station

91 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

107 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

108 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Delphos. Straight-line distance: 118.94 mi (191.41 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
Delphos

#2 Delphos

City in Ohio

Population6,895
Coordinates40.8433800, -84.3416200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Delphos (-84.34162, 40.84338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.13 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.49
9.58 gal · 36.26 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.75 $35.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.32 $40.64
Premium $4.79 $22.94 $45.89
Diesel $4.30 $20.62 $41.23

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Delphos. The current time is 12:52:28.

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.