How far is Cincinnati, OH from Rice, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Rice, OH is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Rice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Rice.
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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
47.4 mi · 57 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
68.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis
957 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto St Johns Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · St Johns Road
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Continue on St Johns Avenue
3153 ft · 1 min · St Johns Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Pine Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
881 ft · 17 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1974 ft · 39 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East North Street
1277 ft · 26 sec · East North Street
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Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
3010 ft · 58 sec · North Elizabeth Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
145 m · 12 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North West Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Street
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Turn slight right onto Ottawa Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road
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Continue on South Perrysburg Road
816 ft · 14 sec · South Perrysburg Road
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Continue on Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road
13.5 mi · 18 min · Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road
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Continue on North Perry Street
1033 ft · 21 sec · North Perry Street
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Turn left onto North Defiance Street
16.6 mi · 25 min · North Defiance Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Rice.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
68.1 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near Rice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Rice?
The road trip is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Piqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Cincinnati and 79.7 miles from Rice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.86 one way or $41.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Rice.
Stop Ideas Near Piqua
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
B & D Pizza & Subs
The Inn at Versailles
Tecumseh Trail Gettysburg, OH
Tipp City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piqua.
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Rice. Straight-line distance: 140.31 mi (225.81 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 Rice
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,300 |
| Coordinates | 41.1508800, -84.2943900 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rice (-84.29439, 41.15088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.88 | $47.76 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.97 | $53.94 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.23 | $48.46 |
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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