How far is Cincinnati, OH from Fairborn, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Fairborn, OH is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Fairborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Fairborn.
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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 right to continue on McClernon Memorial Skyway
2.2 mi · 3 min · McClernon Memorial Skyway
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Take the exit straight toward SR 444: Fairborn
1548 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
2628 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Kauffman Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Kauffman Avenue
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Continue on South Central Avenue
1837 ft · 47 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East Dayton Drive
129 m · 17 sec · East Dayton Drive
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
640 ft · 30 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Tacoma Lane
22 m · 5 sec · Tacoma Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tacoma Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Fairborn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mill Creek Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
35.9 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near Fairborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Fairborn?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Lemon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Cincinnati and 30.8 miles from Fairborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Fairborn.
Stop Ideas Near Lemon
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 Lemon.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Fairborn. Straight-line distance: 54.72 mi (88.07 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 Fairborn
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 33,990 |
| Coordinates | 39.8208900, -84.0193800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairborn (-84.01938, 39.82089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.39 | $20.79 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
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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