How far is Cincinnati, OH from Macedonia, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Macedonia, OH is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Macedonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Macedonia.
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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
2468 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn straight onto Hopple Street
530 ft · 20 sec · Hopple Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 74 West, US 27 North, US 52 West
571 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1949 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North
2995 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Circle Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward New Haven Road, Harrison
1457 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto New Haven Road
2916 ft · 1 min · New Haven Road
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Turn left onto Carolina Trace Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Carolina Trace Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Biddinger Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Biddinger Road
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Continue on California Road
3 mi · 7 min · California Road
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Turn left onto Okeana–Drewsburg Road
37 m · 3 sec · Okeana–Drewsburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Okeana–Drewsburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Macedonia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Northwest Expressway
Continue on Northwest Expressway
10 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Macedonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Macedonia?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Cincinnati and 13.7 miles from Macedonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Macedonia.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BLOC Coffee City Hall
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grandview.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Macedonia. Straight-line distance: 21.47 mi (34.56 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 Macedonia
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,029 |
| Coordinates | 39.3486700, -84.7957900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Macedonia (-84.79579, 39.34867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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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