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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Ohio Avenue
104 m · 21 sec · Ohio Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Calhoun Street
1728 ft · 57 sec · Calhoun Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue
2.6 mi · 6 min · Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto Spring Grove Avenue
1032 ft · 28 sec · Spring Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto Winton Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Winton Road
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Take the ramp left toward SR 126 West: Ronald Reagan Highway
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Hamilton Avenue, North College Hill, Mount Healthy
1687 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
5.9 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Continue on Pleasant Avenue
5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2453 ft · 45 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
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Continue on Hamilton Eaton Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
48 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1313 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Eaton Richmond Pike
16.4 mi · 19 min · Eaton Richmond Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard
1249 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
135 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chester Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard
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Continue on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd
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Continue on Cross Street
6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street
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Continue on South Main Street
43.1 mi · 49 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Church Avenue
26.1 mi · 30 min · South Church Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1725 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway
12.3 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
2009 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Road
14.3 mi · 21 min · Maysville Road
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
40 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Ambassador Motel
Eidson Woods Preserve
Wildcat Woods Campgrounds
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Hicksville. Straight-line distance: 150.22 mi (241.76 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 Hicksville
Township in Defiance County, Ohio
| Population | 3,405 |
| Coordinates | 41.2931100, -84.7619000 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hicksville (-84.7619, 41.29311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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