How far is Cincinnati, OH from Mantua, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Mantua, OH is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Mantua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Mantua.
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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
54.8 mi · 1 hr · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40, US 22: Norwich
1264 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Pike
5.1 mi · 7 min · East Pike
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Continue on West Main Street
1050 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Friendship Drive
4.7 mi · 8 min · North Friendship Drive
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Turn right onto Cambridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Road
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Continue on Bloomfield Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Road
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Turn left onto Boden Road
1 mi · 2 min · Boden Road
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Turn slight right onto Mantua Road
2348 ft · 2 min · Mantua Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mantua Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Mantua.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
63.2 mi · 01h 08m
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 Sunny near Mantua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Mantua?
The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Cincinnati and 92.3 miles from Mantua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.08 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Mantua.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Mantua. Straight-line distance: 164.61 mi (264.91 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 Mantua
Village in Portage County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,793 |
| Coordinates | 40.0778500, -81.6790100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mantua (-81.67901, 40.07785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.08 | $48.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.57 | $55.15 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.14 | $62.27 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.98 | $55.95 |
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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