How far is Cincinnati, OH from Findlay, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Findlay, OH is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
155.83 mi
03h 01m
Flight
140.12 mi
225.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.12 mi
Kilometers
225.5 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.83 mi
Kilometers
250.79 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Findlay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 PM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-23T10:07
Arrive Findlay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:56 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
Piqua
OH

City in Ohio

From Cincinnati
78 mi
01h 30m
To Findlay
77.9 mi
01h 30m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 12: Columbus Grove, Findlay

    1416 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Cross Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Main Cross Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    68 m · 8 sec · Western Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · West Front Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1579 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    25 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    51 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
104 mi · 66%
Mill Creek Expressway
47.4 mi · 30%
Vine Street
2.03 mi · 1%
West Main Cross Street
0.64 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.55 mi
West Front Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

103 mi · 01h 52m

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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
140.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piqua
01h 30m from Cincinnati
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Findlay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Piqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Cincinnati and 77.9 miles from Findlay.

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

The direct path is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.38 one way or $40.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Piqua

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 Piqua and the surrounding midpoint area.
B & D Pizza & Subs
Food stop 14.8 mi away

B & D Pizza & Subs

Gettysburg , OH
130 E Main St, Gettysburg, OH 45328, United States
Rating 4.8/5 38 reviews Pizza restaurant,Italian restaurant
Tecumseh Trail Gettysburg, OH
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Tecumseh Trail Gettysburg, OH

Bradford , OH
Ohio to Indiana Trail, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Tipp City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Tipp City Hall

Tipp City , OH
260 S Garber Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall
Lazy R Campground
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Lazy R Campground

Bradford , OH
8714 Old US Rte 36, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 4.3/5 66 reviews Campground

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

94 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

108 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

117 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

119 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Findlay. Straight-line distance: 140.12 mi (225.5 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
Findlay

#2 Findlay

The county seat of Hancock County, Ohio.

Population40,832
Coordinates41.0442200, -83.6499300
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Findlay (-83.64993, 41.04422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.82 L · about $20.38
Round trip
$40.76
11 gal · 41.64 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.38 $40.76
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.33 $46.66
Premium $4.79 $26.35 $52.69
Diesel $4.30 $23.67 $47.34

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 Findlay. The current time is 10:07:29.

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.