How far is Cincinnati, OH from Oak Hill, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Oak Hill, OH is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Oak Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Oak Hill.
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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
98.9 mi · 2 hr · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jackson, Oak Hill
1154 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Front Street
2453 ft · 42 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
15 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Oak Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
98.9 mi · 02h 00m
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 Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Oak Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Oak Hill?
The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Unity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Cincinnati and 65.1 miles from Oak Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Oak Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Unity
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 Unity.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Cincinnati, OH
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 105.44 mi (169.69 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 Oak Hill
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,531 |
| Coordinates | 38.8939600, -82.5734900 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Hill (-82.57349, 38.89396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.01 | $34.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.99 | $43.97 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.76 | $39.51 |
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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