How far is Cincinnati, OH from Piketon, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Piketon, OH is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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 02h 01m.
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 Brown 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 Piketon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Piketon.
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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
75.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Turn left
1503 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn slight left onto Mill Street
138 m · 22 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Forsyth Street
797 ft · 37 sec · Forsyth Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
19 m · 3 sec · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Piketon.
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
75.1 mi · 01h 32m
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 Sunny near Piketon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Piketon?
The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Sardinia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Cincinnati and 48.2 miles from Piketon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Piketon.
Stop Ideas Near Sardinia
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 Sardinia.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Piketon. Straight-line distance: 80.54 mi (129.61 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 Piketon
Piketon, Ohio
| Population | 2,161 |
| Coordinates | 39.0681300, -83.0143400 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piketon (-83.01434, 39.06813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
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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