How far is Cincinnati, OH from Mingo Junction, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Mingo Junction, OH is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Mingo Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Mingo Junction.
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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
110.4 mi · 2 hr · East Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 7: Bridgeport
1260 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Marion Street
141 m · 11 sec · Marion Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1142 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
73 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue
151 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1144 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Valley Pike
19.3 mi · 27 min · Ohio Valley Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Murdock Avenue
78 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left onto East Murdock Avenue
122 m · 20 sec · East Murdock Avenue
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Turn right onto Peeler Street
585 ft · 26 sec · Peeler Street
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Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
67 m · 6 sec · Clifton Avenue
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Continue on Commercial Street
1202 ft · 35 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn left onto McLister Avenue
118 m · 13 sec · McLister Avenue
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Turn left onto Standard Avenue
108 m · 17 sec · Standard Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
160 m · 23 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Stanton Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Stanton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stanton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Mingo Junction.
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
110 mi · 02h 00m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Mingo Junction?
The road trip is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.2 miles from Cincinnati and 125.6 miles from Mingo Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.79 one way or $65.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mingo Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Mingo Junction. Straight-line distance: 223.28 mi (359.34 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 Mingo Junction
Town
| Population | 3,185 |
| Coordinates | 40.3217400, -80.6098000 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mingo Junction (-80.6098, 40.32174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $32.79 | $65.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $37.54 | $75.08 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $42.39 | $84.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $38.09 | $76.18 |
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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