How far is Cincinnati, OH from Plymouth, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Plymouth, OH is about 304 miles (489.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272 miles (437.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
304.04 mi
05h 51m
Flight
271.97 mi
437.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.97 mi
Kilometers
437.7 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.04 mi
Kilometers
489.31 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-19T03:45
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Cincinnati
151.9 mi
02h 55m
To Plymouth
152.1 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on I 90

    39.5 mi · 43 min · I 90

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11: Youngstown, Ashtabula

    1352 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 11 South: Youngstown, Jefferson

    2478 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto State Route 11

    1.4 km · 55 sec · State Route 11

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46 South

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Route 46

    137 m · 9 sec · State Route 46

  27. 27

    Continue on South State Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Carson Road

    1 km · 2 min · Carson Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
208 mi · 68%
I 90
39.5 mi · 13%
Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 9%
Outerbelt East Freeway
15 mi · 5%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
272 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 55m from Cincinnati
Leave By
5:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304 miles (489.3 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Cincinnati and 152.1 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 272 miles (437.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 5:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.75 one way or $79.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 271.97 mi (437.7 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
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

Town

Population1,789
Coordinates41.8258900, -80.7459200
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Plymouth (-80.74592, 41.82589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.73 gal
40.61 L · about $39.75
Round trip
$79.51
21.46 gal · 81.22 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.7 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $39.75 $79.51
Mid-grade $4.24 $45.52 $91.03
Premium $4.79 $51.40 $102.79
Diesel $4.30 $46.18 $92.36

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 Plymouth. The current time is 03:45:31.

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.