How far is Cincinnati, OH from Lake Mohawk, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Lake Mohawk, OH is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Lake Mohawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Lake Mohawk.
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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
63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
70.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland
3199 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
38.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39, SR 211: Dover, Sugarcreek
1150 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 39 Northwest
53 m · 5 sec · State Route 39 Northwest
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Continue on North Tuscarawas Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Tuscarawas Avenue
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Turn left onto West Front Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Front Street
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Turn right onto South Johnson Avenue
645 ft · 11 sec · South Johnson Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Avenue
11.4 mi · 17 min · East Avenue
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1240 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
2886 ft · 57 sec · Harrison Street
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Continue on Minerva Road Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast
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Continue on West Lisbon Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lisbon Street
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Turn right onto Ross Road
2152 ft · 43 sec · Ross Road
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Turn slight left onto Turkey Hollow Road Southeast
1070 ft · 29 sec · Turkey Hollow Road Southeast
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Continue on Citrus Road Northwest
3.1 mi · 8 min · Citrus Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto June Road Northwest
2654 ft · 2 min · June Road Northwest
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Continue on West Mohawk Drive
1 km · 2 min · West Mohawk Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pontiac Trail
1050 ft · 40 sec · Pontiac Trail
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Continue on Pontiac Trail
1267 ft · 46 sec · Pontiac Trail
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Turn left onto Iroquois Trail
647 ft · 28 sec · Iroquois Trail
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Turn left
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Lake Mohawk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
70.8 mi · 01h 17m
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 Cloudy leaving Cincinnati and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Mohawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Lake Mohawk?
The road trip is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?
Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Cincinnati and 125.1 miles from Lake Mohawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:48 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.05 one way or $70.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cincinnati and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Mohawk.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville
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 Kirkersville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Lake Mohawk. Straight-line distance: 205.39 mi (330.55 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 Lake Mohawk
Situated within Carroll County in eastern Ohio, this body of water is a private, man-made reservoir created by impounding local streams.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6667300, -81.1992700 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Mohawk (-81.19927, 40.66673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $3.98 | $35.05 | $70.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $40.19 | $80.38 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $44.95 | $89.90 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $56.30 | $112.61 |
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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