How far is Cincinnati, OH from Monterey, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Monterey, OH is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Clark County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Monterey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Monterey.
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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
1997 ft · 1 min · East McMillan Street
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Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
559 ft · 24 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue
845 ft · 31 sec · Kinsey Avenue
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Turn right onto Reading Road
1 mi · 2 min · Reading Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 471 South: Newport
1310 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
2463 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Circle Freeway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
1718 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
799 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 132, SR 222: Owensville
1144 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
577 ft · 12 sec · North Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1896 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2174 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on US 50
2.6 mi · 4 min · US 50
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Turn left onto Monterey Road
19 m · 3 sec · Monterey Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monterey Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Monterey.
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.
Circle Freeway
Continue on Circle Freeway
9.54 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near Monterey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Monterey?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cherry Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Cincinnati and 16.2 miles from Monterey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Monterey.
Stop Ideas Near Cherry Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cherry Grove.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Monterey. Straight-line distance: 23.21 mi (37.36 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 Monterey
Township in Putnam County, Ohio
| Population | 2,050 |
| Coordinates | 39.1336700, -84.0813200 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monterey (-84.08132, 39.13367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
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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