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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.21 mi
02h 01m
Flight
80.54 mi
129.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.54 mi
Kilometers
129.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.21 mi
Kilometers
154.83 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piketon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-23T06:18
Arrive Piketon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Sardinia
OH

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

From Cincinnati
48 mi
01h 00m
To Piketon
48.2 mi
01h 00m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue

    876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East McMillan Street

    1997 ft · 1 min · East McMillan Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue

    559 ft · 24 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue

    845 ft · 31 sec · Kinsey Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Reading Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Reading Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 471 South: Newport

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio

    2463 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Circle Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown

    799 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1503 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Mill Street

    138 m · 22 sec · Mill Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Forsyth Street

    797 ft · 37 sec · Forsyth Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    19 m · 3 sec · East 2nd Street

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
76.1 mi · 79%
Circle Freeway
9.54 mi · 10%
I 471 South
5.59 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Highway
1.63 mi · 2%
Reading Road
1.02 mi · 1%
I 275 East
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sardinia
01h 00m from Cincinnati
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sardinia, 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 Sardinia.

RAIL

Maysville

40 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

61 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

64 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

80 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Piketon. Straight-line distance: 80.54 mi (129.61 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
Piketon

#2 Piketon

Piketon, Ohio

Population2,161
Coordinates39.0681300, -83.0143400
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Piketon (-83.01434, 39.06813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.85 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.12
6.78 gal · 25.7 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Piketon. The current time is 06:18:53.

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.