How far is Cincinnati, OH from Mount Sterling, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Mount Sterling, OH is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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 01h 49m.
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.
Human settlement in Warren County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Mount Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Mount Sterling.
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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
47 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 56: London, Mount Sterling
1440 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto London-Circleville Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · London-Circleville Road
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Continue on North London Street
2425 ft · 43 sec · North London Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South London Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Mount Sterling.
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
47 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Mount Sterling?
The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Harveysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Cincinnati and 43.9 miles from Mount Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Harveysburg
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 Harveysburg.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Mount Sterling. Straight-line distance: 78.23 mi (125.9 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 Mount Sterling
Human settlement in Madison County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,783 |
| Coordinates | 39.7195100, -83.2651900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Sterling (-83.26519, 39.71951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.30 | $26.60 |
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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