How far is Cincinnati, OH from Dent, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Dent, OH is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.1 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.39 mi
13.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.39 mi
Kilometers
13.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.1 mi
Kilometers
19.48 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dent
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Dent
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cheviot
OH

City in United States of America

From Cincinnati
6 mi
00h 09m
To Dent
6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 21 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Calhoun Street

    1728 ft · 57 sec · Calhoun Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2468 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Hopple Street

    530 ft · 20 sec · Hopple Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 74 West, US 27 North, US 52 West

    571 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1949 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Northwest Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Rybolt Road, Harrison Pike

    2200 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Expressway
7.74 mi · 64%
Harrison Avenue
1.1 mi · 9%
West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.84 mi · 7%
I 74 West
0.57 mi · 5%
I 75 North
0.48 mi · 4%
Clifton Avenue
0.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Expressway

Continue on Northwest Expressway

7.74 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheviot
00h 09m from Cincinnati
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Cincinnati and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cheviot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Cincinnati and 6 miles from Dent.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cincinnati and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dent.

Stop Ideas Near Cheviot

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 Cheviot and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

9 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

11 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

70 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

92 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Dent. Straight-line distance: 8.39 mi (13.5 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
Dent

#2 Dent

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population10,497
Coordinates39.1858900, -84.6513400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Dent (-84.65134, 39.18589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.62 L · about $1.59
Round trip
$3.19
0.86 gal · 3.24 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.59 $3.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.82 $3.65
Premium $4.79 $2.06 $4.12
Diesel $4.30 $1.85 $3.70

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 Dent. The current time is 23:36:11.

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.