How far is Cincinnati, OH from Rome, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Rome, OH is about 106 miles (170.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
106.01 mi
02h 15m
Flight
92.89 mi
149.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.89 mi
Kilometers
149.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.01 mi
Kilometers
170.61 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rome
Tue, Apr 14, 11:40 PM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 15, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-14T21:24
Arrive Rome
Tue, Apr 14, 11:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Port William
OH

Village in Ohio

From Cincinnati
52.9 mi
01h 07m
To Rome
53.1 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Grove City, Harrisburg

    2150 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Harrisburg Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto London - Groveport Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · London - Groveport Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lambert Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lambert Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Norton Road

    1 km · 53 sec · Norton Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norton Road

    31 m · 1 sec · Norton Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Norton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Norton Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norton Road

    40 m · 6 sec · Norton Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Norton Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Norton Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1119 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue

    1805 ft · 1 min · Pasadena Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pasadena Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
57.4 mi · 54%
Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 27%
Norton Road
6.2 mi · 6%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 2%
London - Groveport Road
1.81 mi · 2%
Harrisburg Pike
1.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
92.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port William
01h 07m from Cincinnati
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Cincinnati and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106 miles (170.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Port William is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Cincinnati and 53.1 miles from Rome.

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

The direct path is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Cincinnati and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rome.

Stop Ideas Near Port William

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

79 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

81 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

82 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

100 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Rome. Straight-line distance: 92.89 mi (149.5 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
Rome

#2 Rome

Village in Ohio, USA

Population95
Coordinates39.9564500, -83.1421300
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Rome (-83.14213, 39.95645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.16 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.71
7.48 gal · 28.32 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.86 $27.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.87 $31.73
Premium $4.79 $17.91 $35.83
Diesel $4.30 $16.10 $32.19

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Rome. The current time is 21:24:31.

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.