How far is Cincinnati, OH from London, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to London, OH is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and London.
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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
24.8 mi · 30 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Lebanon, South Lebanon
1535 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 48 North: Lebanon, Golden Lamb, Lebanon Raceway, Warren County Fairgrounds
714 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Bypass 48
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Turn right
19.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit right
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
3.5 mi · 4 min · Xenia Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Bickett Road
1665 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Bickett Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bickett Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
750 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Chillicothe Street
607 ft · 10 sec · East Chillicothe Street
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Continue on Columbus Street
10.2 mi · 15 min · Columbus Street
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Continue on West Columbus Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Columbus Road
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Continue on Columbus Cincinnati Road
9.7 mi · 14 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road
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Continue on West High Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and London.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Northeast Expressway
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
24.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to London?
The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Corwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Cincinnati and 42.1 miles from London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.00 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near London.
Stop Ideas Near Corwin
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 Corwin.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and London. Straight-line distance: 77.35 mi (124.48 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 London
City in Madison County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 10,316 |
| Coordinates | 39.8864500, -83.4482500 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: London (-83.44825, 39.88645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.00 | $22.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.23 | $28.45 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
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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