How far is Cincinnati, OH from Frankfort, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Frankfort, OH is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Frankfort.
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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
28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House
1552 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35
2586 ft · 37 sec · Old United States Highway 35
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
2447 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Frankfort Clarksburg Pike
677 ft · 19 sec · Frankfort Clarksburg Pike
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Street
86 m · 8 sec · Springfield Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Frankfort.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northeast Expressway
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Cincinnati and 47.7 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.49 one way or $24.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant
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 Mount Pleasant.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 73.82 mi (118.8 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 Frankfort
City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 988 |
| Coordinates | 39.4014500, -83.1807400 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankfort (-83.18074, 39.40145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.30 | $28.59 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.50 | $29.01 |
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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