How far is Cincinnati, OH from Fayette, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Fayette, OH is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.87 mi
04h 19m
Flight
176.21 mi
283.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.21 mi
Kilometers
283.58 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.87 mi
Kilometers
318.44 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Botkins
OH

Town

From Cincinnati
99 mi
02h 09m
To Fayette
98.9 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis

    957 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto St Johns Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · St Johns Road

  12. 12

    Continue on St Johns Avenue

    3153 ft · 1 min · St Johns Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Pine Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Pine Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    881 ft · 17 sec · East Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1974 ft · 39 sec · South Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East North Street

    1277 ft · 26 sec · East North Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street

    3010 ft · 58 sec · North Elizabeth Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    145 m · 12 sec · West Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North West Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Ottawa Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Perrysburg Road

    816 ft · 14 sec · South Perrysburg Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Perry Street

    1033 ft · 21 sec · North Perry Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Defiance Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · North Defiance Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Railway Avenue

    1042 ft · 21 sec · Railway Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Wilhelm Street

    10.1 mi · 15 min · North Wilhelm Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Clinton Street

    146 m · 10 sec · West Clinton Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Woodlawn Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  31. 31

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 14 min

  33. 33

    Turn left

    2330 ft · 39 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 12 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    40 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
68.5 mi · 35%
Mill Creek Expressway
47.4 mi · 24%
Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road
13.5 mi · 7%
North Wilhelm Street
10.1 mi · 5%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.46 mi · 4%
North Defiance Street
5.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

68.1 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
176.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Botkins
02h 09m from Cincinnati
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Botkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Cincinnati and 98.9 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.86 one way or $51.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Botkins

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Botkins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

115 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Bryan

117 mi away
Page and Lynn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 176.21 mi (283.58 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
Fayette

#2 Fayette

Village in Fulton County, Ohio

Population1,232
Coordinates41.6733800, -84.3268900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Fayette (-84.32689, 41.67338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.43 L · about $25.86
Round trip
$51.72
13.96 gal · 52.86 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.86 $51.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.61 $59.22
Premium $4.79 $33.43 $66.87
Diesel $4.30 $30.04 $60.08

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 Fayette. The current time is 01:22:22.

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.