How far is Cincinnati, OH from Hartsgrove, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Hartsgrove, OH is about 293 miles (471.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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
292.95 mi
05h 42m
Flight
253.84 mi
408.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.84 mi
Kilometers
408.51 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.95 mi
Kilometers
471.46 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartsgrove
Mon, May 18, 5:02 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Mon, May 18, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-05-17T23:20
Arrive Hartsgrove
Mon, May 18, 5:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:36 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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cincinnati
146.4 mi
02h 51m
To Hartsgrove
146.6 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 17 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on I 90

    16.1 mi · 18 min · I 90

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Vrooman Road

    1071 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vrooman Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vrooman Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Painesville Warren Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Painesville Warren Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Painesville Warren Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Painesville Warren Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Plank Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Plank Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 534

    64 m · 5 sec · State Route 534

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 534

    32 m · 2 sec · State Route 534

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 534

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
208 mi · 71%
Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 10%
I 90
16.1 mi · 5%
Outerbelt East Freeway
15 mi · 5%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.42 mi · 2%
Painesville Warren Road
4.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
253.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 51m from Cincinnati
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cincinnati and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartsgrove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293 miles (471.5 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.4 miles from Cincinnati and 146.6 miles from Hartsgrove.

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

The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.31 one way or $76.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cincinnati and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartsgrove.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Hartsgrove. Straight-line distance: 253.84 mi (408.51 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
Hartsgrove

#2 Hartsgrove

Township in Ashtabula County, Ohio

Population1,529
Coordinates41.6050600, -80.9534300
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Hartsgrove (-80.95343, 41.60506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.34 gal
39.13 L · about $38.31
Round trip
$76.62
20.68 gal · 78.26 L
Estimated CO2
91.9 kg one way
Round trip: 183.8 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $38.31 $76.62
Mid-grade $4.24 $43.86 $87.72
Premium $4.79 $49.53 $99.06
Diesel $4.30 $44.50 $89.01

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Hartsgrove. The current time is 23:20:09.

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.