How far is Cincinnati, OH from Malvern, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Malvern, OH is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Licking County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Malvern.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Malvern.
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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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Continue on East Lisbon Court
109 m · 7 sec · East Lisbon Court
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Turn straight onto Greer Court
117 m · 8 sec · Greer Court
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Continue on Greer Avenue Southeast
3117 ft · 1 min · Greer Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Minerva Road Southeast
1633 ft · 28 sec · Minerva Road Southeast
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on West Canal Street
2217 ft · 38 sec · West Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Malvern.
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.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Malvern.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Malvern?
The road trip is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Pataskala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Cincinnati and 124.4 miles from Malvern.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.49 one way or $64.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Malvern.
Stop Ideas Near Pataskala
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 Pataskala.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 207.08 mi (333.27 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 Malvern
Village in Carroll County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,119 |
| Coordinates | 40.6917300, -81.1812100 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malvern (-81.18121, 40.69173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 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 | $3.71 | $32.49 | $64.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $37.20 | $74.40 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $42.01 | $84.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $37.75 | $75.49 |
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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