How far is Cincinnati, OH from New Madison, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to New Madison, OH is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.25 mi
01h 46m
Flight
59.01 mi
94.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.01 mi
Kilometers
94.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.25 mi
Kilometers
109.84 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive New Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
West Elkton
OH

Human settlement in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cincinnati
34.2 mi
00h 53m
To New Madison
34.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and New Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and New Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 21 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Calhoun Street

    1728 ft · 57 sec · Calhoun Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Clifton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spring Grove Avenue

    1032 ft · 28 sec · Spring Grove Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Winton Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Winton Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward SR 126 West: Ronald Reagan Highway

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Hamilton Avenue, North College Hill, Mount Healthy

    1687 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Pleasant Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2453 ft · 45 sec · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Riverside Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Hamilton Eaton Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Eaton Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    48 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    30.4 mi · 44 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · West Elm Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1382 ft · 28 sec · East Washington Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hamilton Eaton Road
37.2 mi · 54%
Hamilton Avenue
5.91 mi · 9%
Pleasant Avenue
5.31 mi · 8%
Winton Road
3.85 mi · 6%
West Elm Street
3.73 mi · 5%
Clifton Avenue
2.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hamilton Eaton Road

Exit the roundabout

30.4 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkton
00h 53m from Cincinnati
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near New Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to New Madison?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

West Elkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Cincinnati and 34.1 miles from New Madison.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.93 one way or $17.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near New Madison.

Stop Ideas Near West Elkton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Elkton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkton.

RAIL

Connersville station

50 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

54 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

54 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and New Madison. Straight-line distance: 59.01 mi (94.96 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
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#2 New Madison

Human settlement in Darke County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,273
Coordinates39.9678300, -84.7091200
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: New Madison (-84.70912, 39.96783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $8.93
Round trip
$17.86
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.93 $17.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.22 $20.45
Premium $4.79 $11.54 $23.09
Diesel $4.30 $10.37 $20.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and New Madison. The current time is 04:53:56.

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.