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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.54 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19.46 mi
31.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.46 mi
Kilometers
31.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.54 mi
Kilometers
36.27 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mason
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-19T08:16
Arrive Mason
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kenwood
OH

Country house in Hampstead, London

From Cincinnati
11.2 mi
00h 17m
To Mason
11.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue

    876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East McMillan Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    16 mi · 20 min · Northeast Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Mason-Montgomery Road, Fields Ertel Road

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Mason Road, Fields Ertel Road

    1029 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mason Road

    158 m · 13 sec · Mason Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mason Montgomery Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Mason Montgomery Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Mason–Montgomery Road

    97 m · 8 sec · Mason–Montgomery Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Mason Montgomery Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Mason Montgomery Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    82 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Mason.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
16 mi · 71%
South Mason Montgomery Road
2.6 mi · 12%
Mason Montgomery Road
2.02 mi · 9%
East McMillan Street
1.13 mi · 5%
Mason Road
0.29 mi · 1%
Mason-Montgomery Road
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenwood
00h 17m from Cincinnati
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kenwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.2 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 11.1 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 9.1 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

16 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

19 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

81 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Mason. Straight-line distance: 19.46 mi (31.32 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
Mason

#2 Mason

City in Warren County, Ohio, USA

Population34,300
Coordinates39.3600600, -84.3099400
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Mason (-84.30994, 39.36006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.93
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Mason. The current time is 08:16:13.

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.