How far is Cincinnati, OH from Harrison, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Harrison, OH is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.87 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.83 mi
30.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.83 mi
Kilometers
30.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.87 mi
Kilometers
35.19 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-23T09:10
Arrive Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dent
OH

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

From Cincinnati
10.9 mi
00h 15m
To Harrison
10.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 21 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Calhoun Street

    1728 ft · 57 sec · Calhoun Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2468 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Hopple Street

    530 ft · 20 sec · Hopple Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 74 West, US 27 North, US 52 West

    571 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1949 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Circle Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward New Haven Road, Harrison

    1457 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto New Haven Road

    1862 ft · 46 sec · New Haven Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South State Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Expressway
14.7 mi · 67%
Circle Freeway
2.66 mi · 12%
Harrison Avenue
1.01 mi · 5%
West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.84 mi · 4%
New Haven Road
0.63 mi · 3%
I 74 West
0.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Expressway

Continue on Northwest Expressway

10 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dent
00h 15m from Cincinnati
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Cincinnati and 10.9 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Harrison.

Stop Ideas Near Dent

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dent and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dent.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

14 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

15 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

66 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

97 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 18.83 mi (30.3 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
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#2 Harrison

City in Ohio, United States

Population1,024
Coordinates39.2620000, -84.8199500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Harrison (-84.81995, 39.262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.71
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.85 $5.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.27 $6.53
Premium $4.79 $3.69 $7.38
Diesel $4.30 $3.31 $6.63

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 Harrison. The current time is 09:10:54.

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.