How far is Cincinnati, OH from Florence, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Florence, OH is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.47 mi
01h 50m
Flight
71.69 mi
115.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.69 mi
Kilometers
115.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.47 mi
Kilometers
126.29 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-19T00:36
Arrive Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Waynesville
OH

Human settlement in Wayne Township, Ohio, United States of America

From Cincinnati
39.2 mi
00h 55m
To Florence
39.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on East McMillan Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    24.8 mi · 30 min · Northeast Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Lebanon, South Lebanon

    1535 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 48 North: Lebanon, Golden Lamb, Lebanon Raceway, Warren County Fairgrounds

    714 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Bypass 48

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48

  10. 10

    Turn right

    19.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Xenia Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Bickett Road

    1665 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Bickett Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bickett Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    750 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Chillicothe Street

    607 ft · 10 sec · East Chillicothe Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Columbus Street

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Columbus Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Columbus Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Columbus Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Columbus Cincinnati Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Neil Road

    1972 ft · 1 min · Neil Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Neil Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
24.8 mi · 32%
Columbus Street
10.2 mi · 13%
Columbus Cincinnati Road
4.49 mi · 6%
SR 48 North
3.68 mi · 5%
Xenia Bypass
3.54 mi · 5%
Bypass 48
2.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

24.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
71.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesville
00h 55m from Cincinnati
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Cincinnati and 39.3 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waynesville, 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 Waynesville.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

59 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

61 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

91 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Florence. Straight-line distance: 71.69 mi (115.38 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
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#2 Florence

Unincorporated community in Paint Township, Madison County, Ohio

Population1,953
Coordinates39.8478400, -83.5471400
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Florence (-83.54714, 39.84784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.53
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.26 $20.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.75 $23.50
Premium $4.79 $13.27 $26.54
Diesel $4.30 $11.92 $23.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Florence. The current time is 00:36:53.

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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.