How far is Cincinnati, OH from Dry Ridge, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Dry Ridge, OH is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
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City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Dry Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Dry Ridge.
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Start on Ohio Avenue
104 m · 21 sec · Ohio Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Calhoun Street
1728 ft · 57 sec · Calhoun Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue
2468 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn straight onto Hopple Street
530 ft · 20 sec · Hopple Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 74 West, US 27 North, US 52 West
571 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1949 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North
2995 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
706 ft · 11 sec · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
2411 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 27: Colerain Avenue, Beekman Street
7.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Dry Ridge Road
593 ft · 28 sec · Dry Ridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dry Ridge Road
767 ft · 25 sec · Dry Ridge Road
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Continue on Dry Ridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Dry Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Pebblecreek Lane
22 m · 3 sec · Pebblecreek Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pebblecreek Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Dry Ridge.
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.
US 27
Continue on US 27: Colerain Avenue, Beekman Street
7.83 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Areas Of Frost near Dry Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Dry Ridge?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
North College Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Cincinnati and 6.2 miles from Dry Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 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 Dry Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near North College Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North College Hill.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Dry Ridge. Straight-line distance: 10.71 mi (17.24 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 Dry Ridge
Dry Ridge is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2592200, -84.6191100 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dry Ridge (-84.61911, 39.25922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
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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