How far is Cincinnati, OH from Pulaski, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Pulaski, OH is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Darke County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Pulaski.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Pulaski.
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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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Turn left onto Vine Street
86 m · 10 sec · Vine Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2889 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Vine Street
2 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
1490 ft · 40 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Dayton
1927 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
46.5 mi · 55 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
1468 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
668 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on Salem Avenue
11.4 mi · 17 min · Salem Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
19.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit right
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
41.2 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
16.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
65 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto North Williams Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · North Williams Street
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Pulaski.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mill Creek Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
46.5 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Cincinnati and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pulaski.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Pulaski?
The road trip is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Ansonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Cincinnati and 92.8 miles from Pulaski.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.27 one way or $48.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cincinnati and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pulaski.
Stop Ideas Near Ansonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Advance America
Greenville City Hall
Radiant Church Greenville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ansonia.
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Pulaski. Straight-line distance: 164.68 mi (265.03 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 Pulaski
Census-designated place in Williams County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,366 |
| Coordinates | 41.5106100, -84.5077300 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pulaski (-84.50773, 41.51061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $24.27 | $48.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.79 | $55.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.37 | $62.75 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.19 | $56.38 |
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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