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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.36 mi
00h 44m
Flight
21.47 mi
34.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.47 mi
Kilometers
34.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.36 mi
Kilometers
44.03 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macedonia
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Macedonia
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Grandview
OH

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

From Cincinnati
13.7 mi
00h 22m
To Macedonia
13.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

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.

  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

    2468 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Hopple Street

    530 ft · 20 sec · Hopple Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 74 West, US 27 North, US 52 West

    571 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1949 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Circle Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward New Haven Road, Harrison

    1457 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto New Haven Road

    2916 ft · 1 min · New Haven Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Carolina Trace Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Carolina Trace Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New Biddinger Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Biddinger Road

  16. 16

    Continue on California Road

    3 mi · 7 min · California Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Okeana–Drewsburg Road

    37 m · 3 sec · Okeana–Drewsburg Road

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Expressway
14.7 mi · 54%
California Road
2.99 mi · 11%
Circle Freeway
2.66 mi · 10%
Carolina Trace Road
1.9 mi · 7%
New Biddinger Road
1.39 mi · 5%
West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview
00h 22m from Cincinnati
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grandview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 12 mi away

BLOC Coffee City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Coffee shop
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grandview.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

19 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

21 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

61 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

102 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Macedonia. Straight-line distance: 21.47 mi (34.56 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
Macedonia

#2 Macedonia

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Population12,029
Coordinates39.3486700, -84.7957900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Macedonia (-84.79579, 39.34867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.65 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.11
1.92 gal · 7.3 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Macedonia. The current time is 22:05:38.

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.