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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street
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Take the ramp left
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Grove City, Harrisburg
2150 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Harrisburg Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Turn left onto London - Groveport Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · London - Groveport Road
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Turn right onto Lambert Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lambert Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Norton Road
1 km · 53 sec · Norton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norton Road
31 m · 1 sec · Norton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Norton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Norton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norton Road
40 m · 6 sec · Norton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Norton Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Norton Road
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1119 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue
1805 ft · 1 min · Pasadena Avenue
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port William.
Cincinnati, OH
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Rome. Straight-line distance: 92.89 mi (149.5 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 Rome
Village in Ohio, USA
| Population | 95 |
| Coordinates | 39.9564500, -83.1421300 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rome (-83.14213, 39.95645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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