How far is Cincinnati, OH from Pomeroy, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Pomeroy, OH is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Pomeroy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Pomeroy.
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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
99.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Gallipolis, Chillicothe
1964 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
128 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
30.7 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Hobson Drive
1721 ft · 47 sec · Hobson Drive
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Continue on Powell Street
3000 ft · 1 min · Powell Street
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Continue on General Hartinger Parkway
2933 ft · 1 min · General Hartinger Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 2nd Avenue
2527 ft · 1 min · South 2nd Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North 2nd Avenue
2448 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
3081 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
73 m · 16 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
5 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Pomeroy.
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
99.7 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pomeroy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Pomeroy?
The road trip is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Cincinnati and 83.4 miles from Pomeroy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.79 one way or $43.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pomeroy.
Stop Ideas Near Jasper
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 Jasper.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Maysville
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Pomeroy. Straight-line distance: 133.23 mi (214.41 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 Pomeroy
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 1,740 |
| Coordinates | 39.0275800, -82.0337500 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pomeroy (-82.03375, 39.02758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $21.79 | $43.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.94 | $49.89 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.17 | $56.33 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.31 | $50.62 |
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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