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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.74 mi
02h 23m
Flight
98.56 mi
158.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.56 mi
Kilometers
158.61 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.74 mi
Kilometers
186.27 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russells Point
Wed, May 13, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Wed, May 13, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-05-12T22:22
Arrive Russells Point
Wed, May 13, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Vandalia
OH

City in Illinois

From Cincinnati
57.9 mi
01h 11m
To Russells Point
57.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

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.

  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

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Vine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2889 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Vine Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1490 ft · 40 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1927 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    47.4 mi · 57 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    48.2 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 274: New Bremen, Jackson Center

    1535 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    13.8 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Route 235

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 235

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    612 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
48.6 mi · 42%
Mill Creek Expressway
47.4 mi · 41%
Vine Street
2.03 mi · 2%
State Route 235
0.78 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.55 mi
SR 274
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vandalia
01h 11m from Cincinnati
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vandalia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 1.9 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

City Hall Gym

Dayton , OH
N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Gym

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vandalia.

RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

91 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

92 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Russells Point. Straight-line distance: 98.56 mi (158.61 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
Russells Point

#2 Russells Point

City in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,378
Coordinates40.4711600, -83.8927200
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Russells Point (-83.89272, 40.47116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.46 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.23
8.16 gal · 30.92 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Russells Point. The current time is 22:22:04.

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.