How far is Cincinnati, OH from Russells Point, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Russells Point, OH is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Russells Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Russells Point.
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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
48.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 274: New Bremen, Jackson Center
1535 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
13.8 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto State Route 235
1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 235
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
612 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Russells Point.
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
48.2 mi · 00h 53m
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 Sunny near Russells Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Russells Point?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Cincinnati and 57.8 miles from Russells Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Russells Point.
Stop Ideas Near Vandalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
City Hall Gym
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vandalia.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Russells Point. Straight-line distance: 98.56 mi (158.61 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 Russells Point
City in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,378 |
| Coordinates | 40.4711600, -83.8927200 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russells Point (-83.89272, 40.47116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.31 | $34.61 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.54 | $39.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
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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