How far is Cincinnati, OH from Oxford, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Oxford, OH is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
31.8 mi
01h 00m
Flight
29.01 mi
46.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.01 mi
Kilometers
46.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.8 mi
Kilometers
51.18 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 10:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-18T20:38
Arrive Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Ross
OH

County in Ohio, United States

From Cincinnati
15.9 mi
00h 30m
To Oxford
15.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Oxford.

  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

    2468 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Hopple Street

    530 ft · 20 sec · Hopple Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 74 West, US 27 North, US 52 West

    571 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1949 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    706 ft · 11 sec · Northwest Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2411 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on US 27: Colerain Avenue, Beekman Street

    18.2 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Millville Oxford Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Millville Oxford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Oxford Millville Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Oxford Millville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2467 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Spring Street

    138 m · 17 sec · West Spring Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    76 m · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    154 m · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27
18.2 mi · 57%
Millville Oxford Road
4.88 mi · 15%
Oxford Millville Road
3.97 mi · 12%
West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.84 mi · 3%
East Chestnut Street
0.64 mi · 2%
Northwest Expressway
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 27

Continue on US 27: Colerain Avenue, Beekman Street

18.2 mi · 00h 33m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
00h 30m from Cincinnati
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Oxford?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Cincinnati and 15.9 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 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 near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ross and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Westwood Town Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Westwood Town Hall

Cincinnati , OH
3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Brian Garry for City Council

Cincinnati , OH
4170 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Volunteer organization
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ross.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

25 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

26 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

56 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

106 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 29.01 mi (46.68 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
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America

Population23,535
Coordinates39.5070000, -84.7452300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Oxford (-84.74523, 39.507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.30
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.15 $8.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $4.79 $5.36 $10.73
Diesel $4.30 $4.82 $9.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Oxford. The current time is 20:38:14.

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.