How far is Cincinnati, OH from Fostoria, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Fostoria, OH is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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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 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Fostoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Fostoria.
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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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Turn left onto Vine Street
86 m · 10 sec · Vine Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2889 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Vine Street
2 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
1490 ft · 40 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Dayton
1927 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
47.4 mi · 57 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
102 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey
1346 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lima Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Lima Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1454 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Sandusky Street
947 ft · 26 sec · East Sandusky Street
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Turn left onto East Street
763 ft · 23 sec · East Street
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Turn slight right onto Central Parkway
2468 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Turn left onto North Blanchard Street
152 m · 15 sec · North Blanchard Street
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Turn slight right onto Tiffin Avenue
3249 ft · 1 min · Tiffin Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Fostoria Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Fostoria Avenue
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Continue on SR 12
4.9 mi · 7 min · SR 12
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Continue on Fremont Street
6 mi · 10 min · Fremont Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
831 ft · 20 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto Cambell Court
105 m · 17 sec · Cambell Court
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Turn right onto West Tiffin Street
110 m · 16 sec · West Tiffin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tiffin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Fostoria.
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 75 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
102 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Fostoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Fostoria?
The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Cincinnati and 85 miles from Fostoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Fostoria.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood
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 Kirkwood.
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Fostoria. Straight-line distance: 151.76 mi (244.23 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 Fostoria
City in Ohio
| Population | 1,099 |
| Coordinates | 41.1570000, -83.4168700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fostoria (-83.41687, 41.157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $22.23 | $44.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.45 | $50.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.74 | $57.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.82 | $51.65 |
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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