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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Wayne Township, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
24.8 mi · 30 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Lebanon, South Lebanon
1535 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 48 North: Lebanon, Golden Lamb, Lebanon Raceway, Warren County Fairgrounds
714 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Bypass 48
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Turn right
19.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit right
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
3.5 mi · 4 min · Xenia Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Bickett Road
1665 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Bickett Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bickett Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
750 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Chillicothe Street
607 ft · 10 sec · East Chillicothe Street
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Continue on Columbus Street
10.2 mi · 15 min · Columbus Street
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Continue on West Columbus Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Columbus Road
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Continue on Columbus Cincinnati Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road
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Turn right onto Neil Road
1972 ft · 1 min · Neil Road
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waynesville.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Florence. Straight-line distance: 71.69 mi (115.38 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 Florence
Unincorporated community in Paint Township, Madison County, Ohio
| Population | 1,953 |
| Coordinates | 39.8478400, -83.5471400 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florence (-83.54714, 39.84784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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