How far is Cincinnati, OH from Mason, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Mason, OH is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Country house in Hampstead, London
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Mason.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Mason.
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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
16 mi · 20 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mason-Montgomery Road, Fields Ertel Road
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Mason Road, Fields Ertel Road
1029 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Mason Road
158 m · 13 sec · Mason Road
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Continue on Mason Montgomery Road
2 mi · 4 min · Mason Montgomery Road
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Continue on Mason–Montgomery Road
97 m · 8 sec · Mason–Montgomery Road
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Continue on South Mason Montgomery Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Mason Montgomery Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
82 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Mason.
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.
Northeast Expressway
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
16 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Mason.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Mason?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Kenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Cincinnati and 11.2 miles from Mason.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Mason.
Stop Ideas Near Kenwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenwood.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Mason. Straight-line distance: 19.46 mi (31.32 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 Mason
City in Warren County, Ohio, USA
| Population | 34,300 |
| Coordinates | 39.3600600, -84.3099400 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mason (-84.30994, 39.36006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
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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