How far is Cincinnati, OH from Hicksville, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Hicksville, OH is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
176.96 mi
03h 49m
Flight
150.22 mi
241.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.22 mi
Kilometers
241.76 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.96 mi
Kilometers
284.79 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hicksville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-17T23:57
Arrive Hicksville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 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
Union City
OH

Village in the United States

From Cincinnati
88.5 mi
01h 54m
To Hicksville
88.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
74°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Clifton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spring Grove Avenue

    1032 ft · 28 sec · Spring Grove Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Winton Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Winton Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward SR 126 West: Ronald Reagan Highway

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Hamilton Avenue, North College Hill, Mount Healthy

    1687 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Pleasant Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2453 ft · 45 sec · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Riverside Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Hamilton Eaton Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Eaton Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    48 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    17.4 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1313 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Eaton Richmond Pike

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Eaton Richmond Pike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

    1249 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Chester Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd

  24. 24

    Continue on Cross Street

    6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South Church Avenue

    26.1 mi · 30 min · South Church Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1725 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Fort Wayne

    2009 ft · 38 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Maysville Road

    14.3 mi · 21 min · Maysville Road

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    40 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
43.1 mi · 24%
South Church Avenue
26.4 mi · 15%
Hamilton Eaton Road
24.2 mi · 14%
Maysville Road
16.9 mi · 10%
Eaton Richmond Pike
16.4 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Expressway
12.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
01h 54m from Cincinnati
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Partly Sunny near Hicksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Cincinnati and 88.4 miles from Hicksville.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.16 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cincinnati and Partly Sunny near Hicksville.

Stop Ideas Near Union City

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 Union City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ambassador Motel
Stay option 8.8 mi away

Ambassador Motel

Union City , IN
125 W Chestnut St, Union City, IN 47390, United States
Rating 2.9/5 26 reviews Motel,Hotel,Indoor lodging
Eidson Woods Preserve
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Eidson Woods Preserve

Greenville , OH
OH-502, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Wildcat Woods Campgrounds
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Wildcat Woods Campgrounds

Greenville , OH
1355 Wildcat Rd, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.2/5 56 reviews Campground

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.

RAIL

Connersville station

68 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Hicksville. Straight-line distance: 150.22 mi (241.76 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
Hicksville

#2 Hicksville

Township in Defiance County, Ohio

Population3,405
Coordinates41.2931100, -84.7619000
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Hicksville (-84.7619, 41.29311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.64 L · about $23.16
Round trip
$46.31
12.5 gal · 47.28 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.16 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.51 $53.03
Premium $4.79 $29.94 $59.88
Diesel $4.30 $26.90 $53.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Hicksville. The current time is 23:57:38.

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.