How far is Cincinnati, OH from Royalton, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Royalton, OH is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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.
Place in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Royalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Royalton.
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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
59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 665: London-Groveport Road
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 665 East
138 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto London - Groveport Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · London - Groveport Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Pike
3.9 mi · 5 min · Jackson Pike
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
126 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Ett-Noecher Road
47 m · 4 sec · Ett-Noecher Road
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Royalton Road Southwest
3.5 mi · 8 min · Royalton Road Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Royalton Road Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Royalton.
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
59.8 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Royalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Royalton?
The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Bowersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Cincinnati and 60.9 miles from Royalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.93 one way or $31.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Royalton.
Stop Ideas Near Bowersville
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 Bowersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Royalton. Straight-line distance: 102.09 mi (164.3 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 Royalton
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,454 |
| Coordinates | 39.7275600, -82.7665600 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royalton (-82.76656, 39.72756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.24 | $36.48 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.60 | $41.19 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.51 | $37.01 |
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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