How far is Cincinnati, OH from Fairfield Beach, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Fairfield Beach, OH is about 141.1 miles (227 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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 02h 56m.
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.
Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Fairfield Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Fairfield Beach.
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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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Continue on East McMillan Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street
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Take the ramp left
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
16.6 mi · 18 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Granville, Lancaster
1638 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Lancaster Road Southwest
1.6 km · 1 min · Lancaster Road Southwest
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Continue on Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
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Continue on Refugee Street
2524 ft · 55 sec · Refugee Street
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Turn right onto Lancaster Street
1499 ft · 30 sec · Lancaster Street
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Continue on Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
3 mi · 5 min · Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Shell Beach Road Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Shell Beach Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
2517 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Laurel Road Northeast
640 ft · 28 sec · Laurel Road Northeast
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Continue on Laural Road
695 ft · 30 sec · Laural Road
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Continue on Laurel Road Northeast
760 ft · 33 sec · Laurel Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Fairfield Beach.
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 71 North
Merge slight left
63.2 mi · 01h 08m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fairfield Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Fairfield Beach?
The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Cincinnati and 70.6 miles from Fairfield Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.45 one way or $36.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fairfield Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville
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 Jeffersonville.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Fairfield Beach. Straight-line distance: 121.58 mi (195.67 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 Fairfield Beach
Census-designated place in Fairfield County, Ohio
| Population | 1,292 |
| Coordinates | 39.9159000, -82.4751600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield Beach (-82.47516, 39.9159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.45 | $36.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.13 | $42.25 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.85 | $47.71 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.43 | $42.87 |
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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