How far is Cincinnati, OH from Peru, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Peru, OH is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Summit County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Peru.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Peru.
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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
68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
31.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Mount Gilead, Galion
1605 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 61
6 mi · 8 min · State Route 61
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Continue on Sunbury State Road
2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road
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Continue on State Route 61
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Route 61
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue on State Route 598
20.1 mi · 28 min · State Route 598
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North St
2074 ft · 43 sec · North St
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Turn right
9.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto County Highway 92
906 ft · 40 sec · County Highway 92
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Peru.
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
68.9 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Peru.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Peru?
The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km) and usually takes 04h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Cincinnati and 98.9 miles from Peru.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.86 one way or $51.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Peru.
Stop Ideas Near Grove City
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 Grove City.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Peru. Straight-line distance: 172.32 mi (277.33 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 Peru
Township in Morrow County, Ohio
| Population | 1,531 |
| Coordinates | 41.1700500, -82.6424000 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peru (-82.6424, 41.17005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.61 | $59.22 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.43 | $66.87 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.04 | $60.08 |
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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