How far is Cincinnati, OH from Glendale, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Glendale, OH is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 45m.
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.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Glendale.
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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
68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right
21.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West, SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
3006 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road
1437 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Fair Oaks Road
157 m · 18 sec · Fair Oaks Road
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
2913 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto West Glendale Street
16 m · 2 sec · West Glendale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Glendale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Glendale.
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 71 North
Keep slight left
112 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Glendale?
The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Cincinnati and 123.2 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.58 one way or $69.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
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 Westerville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 221.67 mi (356.75 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 Glendale
Situated in northeastern Ohio, this location is positioned within the boundaries of Cuyahoga County at an approximate elevation of 942 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3970000, -81.5423400 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glendale (-81.54234, 41.397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $39.64 | $79.29 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $44.34 | $88.67 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $55.54 | $111.08 |
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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