How far is Cincinnati, OH from Gallipolis, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Gallipolis, OH is about 150 miles (241.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
149.99 mi
03h 08m
Flight
126.12 mi
202.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.12 mi
Kilometers
202.97 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.99 mi
Kilometers
241.39 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallipolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Gallipolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 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
Peebles
OH

Village in Adams County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cincinnati
74.9 mi
01h 34m
To Gallipolis
75.1 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1997 ft · 1 min · East McMillan Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue

    559 ft · 24 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue

    845 ft · 31 sec · Kinsey Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Reading Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Reading Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 471 South: Newport

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio

    2463 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Circle Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown

    799 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    99.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Gallipolis, Chillicothe

    1964 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    128 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Vinton, Gallipolis

    1264 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Route 160

    1693 ft · 39 sec · State Route 160

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jackson Pike

    985 ft · 25 sec · Jackson Pike

  21. 21

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    1963 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
99.7 mi · 66%
Circle Freeway
9.54 mi · 6%
I 471 South
5.59 mi · 4%
Ronald Reagan Highway
1.63 mi · 1%
Reading Road
1.02 mi · 1%
I 275 East
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

99.7 mi · 02h 01m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peebles
01h 34m from Cincinnati
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gallipolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150 miles (241.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Peebles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Cincinnati and 75.1 miles from Gallipolis.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.60 one way or $39.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gallipolis.

Stop Ideas Near Peebles

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

46 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

46 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

84 mi away
99 15th Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

97 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Gallipolis. Straight-line distance: 126.12 mi (202.97 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
Gallipolis

#2 Gallipolis

Town in Ohio

Population3,545
Coordinates38.8098000, -82.2023700
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Gallipolis (-82.20237, 38.8098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.04 L · about $19.60
Round trip
$39.20
10.58 gal · 40.08 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.60 $39.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.44 $44.88
Premium $4.79 $25.34 $50.68
Diesel $4.30 $22.77 $45.54

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 Gallipolis. The current time is 22:39:57.

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.